DSE Quadra Link Upper Pocket Measurements 1st Gen Camaro
Hi all,
I'm trying to figure out where these upper link pockets are supposed to go for my 69 Camaro. I've got an AMD full floor pan, but the seat belt bolts that DSE uses as a datum are not symmetric on the car's centerline.
I'm guessing that since the upper link brackets on the diff housing are to be 14.75" off centerline, this should be the same for the pockets? I'm assuming these upper links are parallel, but if someone knows that can chime in, I'd appreciate it. If these links are to be parallel, then probably would be a good idea to somehow check that the bolt holes in these pockets are concentric on either side?
They are supposed to be parallel. As close as possible anyway, the joints allow for a bit of misalignment. Bummer that the floorpan isn't identical to the original as that's how they locate the brackets (off the seat belt holes).
I would think DSE could answer this if you get the right guy. I found the guy below who did the install on a new floor pan.
The bushings on a Quadralink do NOT like misalignment.
Although I cannot help otherwise,
I learned the hard way that you need to keep front bar(s) spacings as close as possible to your axle bracketry.
IMHO, it is tough to install top bars with even 1/4” offset.
Jim
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The bushings on a Quadralink do NOT like misalignment.
Although I cannot help otherwise,
I learned the hard way that you need to keep front bar(s) spacings as close as possible to your axle bracketry.
IMHO, it is tough to install top bars with even 1/4” offset.
Jim
Yea, those arms only rotate around their axis. I think the pivots are hard Delrin, so there probably isn't much side to side flex like poly.
So I should measure the spring pocket spacing before welding in the axle brackets. Probably check the lower and upper arm measurements on centerline too, make sure something doesn't favor one side.
This probably isn't very helpful but I installed my DSE quadralink in my car with original floors and used their stencil to cut out the holes according to the seat belt mount hole. Bolted the DSE quadralink pockets parallel with the factory groove/line on the floor pan next to the wheel tub, welded it up, and everything came out perfect. I bought the DSE 9" housing with the quadralink brackets already welded on and everything lined up perfect. Let me know if there is anything specific that you want me to measure and I can take a look for you.
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They are supposed to be parallel. As close as possible anyway, the joints allow for a bit of misalignment. Bummer that the floorpan isn't identical to the original as that's how they locate the brackets (off the seat belt holes).
I would think DSE could answer this if you get the right guy. I found the guy below who did the install on a new floor pan.
This is great info. I am surprised that DSE doesn't call out some kind of measurement check or spacing. The links pivot along their axis, but if the bolts aren't concentric they can bind (when the links are parallel).
Sounds like someone else had a seat belt mount problem too with AMD panels. They seems to fit pretty well, but there is always some small detail that isn't right. They are definitely some of the better panels I've used, though a seat belt mount probably has a pretty loose tolerance.
Edit: I contacted DSE a couple of times. No response, kind of disappointing. They are going through the ownership change, so everyone is probably busy.