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Author Topic: Interesting double watts/6-link  (Read 1436 times)

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Interesting double watts/6-link
« on: October 11, 2018, 10:43:49 PM »
This isn't for the S-10 platform, but I thought it was interesting enough to post.
https://www.streetmusclemag.com/news/video-bolt-in-six-link-rear-suspension-for-mopar-a-body-from-qa1/

It uses a watts link on either side of the axle instead of what would be the upper link in a four-bar setup.  Also, the watts links arms are not equal length, which would give some fore-aft movement.

I have no idea if this is actually a good idea or not, but it might solve some packaging issues.

2003 Yellow ZQ8 4.3/4L60E Extended Cab

SPC upper & lower control arms, Howe 0.5" tall upper/lower ball joints, Hotchkis sway bars, Base S-10 598# front springs (Moog 5660), ZQ8 leaf springs without overload

Coming eventually: 2001 8.5" Blazer rear, Detroit TrueTrac

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Re: Interesting double watts/6-link
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2018, 12:17:50 AM »
That's pretty cool. Definitely thinking outside of the box to make something work without heavy fabrication by the end user.

First thought was, why not just forward 4 link it, but looks like there'd be some funky handling & launching characteristics with the links being so close together at the front mounting point. The movement from the watts is probably less than if they'd gone traditional 4 link.

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Re: Interesting double watts/6-link
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2019, 10:03:09 AM »
In what way do you think forward 4 linking would improve it by the way?

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Re: Interesting double watts/6-link
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2019, 09:56:22 PM »
In the particular chassis from the pictures? I'm not sure it would improve it.

It would be far simpler, though, with fewer components.

 

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