Bolt on 3 Link ?????

albarragan123 · 09-10-2008, 05:48 PM

Will the 3link bolt on kit work for a reg. cab long bed? Some people are giving me doubts

Kneegra · 09-10-2008, 10:31 PM

will a weld on 3 link work for a long bed aswell? i think i was readin the same thread the OP was. the website says the weld on will work for all s10's, but someone brought up the fact that there are a few spots where the frames differ in measurement....

littlelow94dime · 09-10-2008, 10:35 PM

i think the frame is just longer at the end....but i dont know that for sure.

Layn Dime · 09-10-2008, 10:36 PM

yeah it will

***AVTekk*** · 09-10-2008, 11:35 PM

the frame is different before the axle, over the axle, and behind the axle. however, the gastank crossmember is the same distance from the axle, so the 3link kits will work. a 5link kit will need modification to fit tho.

xspidermikex · 09-10-2008, 11:47 PM

I called sd for mine and ricky told me that it wouldnt work... sucks ball cuz I got a LONG ONE.... bed that is.

snipe3734 · 09-11-2008, 12:12 AM

yup i called ricky too gave me the same answer, said a four link is recommended.

Kneegra · 09-11-2008, 12:15 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AVTekk

the frame is different before the axle, over the axle, and behind the axle. however, the gastank crossmember is the same distance from the axle, so the 3link kits will work. a 5link kit will need modification to fit tho.

thank you very much for clarifying that.... i wouldve been very upset if i had over $600 worth of metal sittin in my living room that couldnt get used.

Quote: Originally Posted by snipe3734

yup i called ricky too gave me the same answer, said a four link is recommended.

maybe i should give them a call tomorrow if i get a chance...

xspidermikex · 09-11-2008, 12:23 AM

We need a kit for long beds... that would be nice.

albarragan123 · 09-11-2008, 12:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by xspidermikex

We need a kit for long beds... that would be nice.

Yeah it would be, shouldnt be too hard to measure out the diff of the wishbone and lower links

greencactus3 · 09-11-2008, 05:49 PM

as dave said, the weld on and bolt on 3links should work. the backhalf will not, and the 5 link will work with minor modifications.

Forklift · 09-12-2008, 01:05 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by xspidermikex

We need a kit for long beds... that would be nice.

blazers first!

albarragan123 · 09-12-2008, 05:37 PM

Weld on 3link dont work on long beds, spacing is different for the top wishbone

***AVTekk*** · 09-13-2008, 10:51 AM

I just double checked the GM build diagrams and the gas tank crossmember is 16.54" from the axle centerline on every s10 produced, so I dunno what youre talking about.

Kneegra · 09-13-2008, 01:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AVTekk

I just double checked the GM build diagrams and the gas tank crossmember is 16.54" from the axle centerline on every s10 produced, so I dunno what youre talking about.

thanks man i appreciate it

xspidermikex · 09-17-2008, 01:50 AM

So why would SD say it wouldnt work on an Long bed?

greencactus3 · 09-17-2008, 01:56 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by albarragan123

Weld on 3link dont work on long beds, spacing is different for the top wishbone

yes it does...

Quote: Originally Posted by xspidermikex

So why would SD say it wouldnt work on an Long bed?

they say the bolt-on backhalf will NOT work.
the weld on will work with different measurements from the 'stock' design

xspidermikex · 09-17-2008, 02:05 AM

Tired of trying to guess my long bed is getting custom links from a local shop, sorry SD no money for you

albarragan123 · 09-18-2008, 12:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AVTekk

I just double checked the GM build diagrams and the gas tank crossmember is 16.54" from the axle centerline on every s10 produced, so I dunno what youre talking about.

Whats the site for this...?

09-10-2008, 05:48 PM	#1
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Kneegra Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 105 Location: 765 User is: OffLine	Re: Bolt on 3 Link ????? will a weld on 3 link work for a long bed aswell? i think i was readin the same thread the OP was. the website says the weld on will work for all s10's, but someone brought up the fact that there are a few spots where the frames differ in measurement....
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09-10-2008, 10:35 PM	#3
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09-10-2008, 11:47 PM	#6
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09-11-2008, 12:12 AM	#7
snipe3734 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 187 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Bolt on 3 Link ????? yup i called ricky too gave me the same answer, said a four link is recommended.
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09-11-2008, 12:15 AM	#8
Kneegra Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 105 Location: 765 User is: OffLine	Re: Bolt on 3 Link ????? Quote: Originally Posted by AVTekk the frame is different before the axle, over the axle, and behind the axle. however, the gastank crossmember is the same distance from the axle, so the 3link kits will work. a 5link kit will need modification to fit tho. thank you very much for clarifying that.... i wouldve been very upset if i had over $600 worth of metal sittin in my living room that couldnt get used. Quote: Originally Posted by snipe3734 yup i called ricky too gave me the same answer, said a four link is recommended. maybe i should give them a call tomorrow if i get a chance... Last edited by Kneegra : 09-11-2008 at 12:18 AM.
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09-11-2008, 12:23 AM	#9
xspidermikex Club Moderators Age: 22 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 167 Location: Granada Hills, Ca User is: OffLine	Re: Bolt on 3 Link ????? We need a kit for long beds... that would be nice.
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09-11-2008, 12:53 PM	#10
albarragan123 Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 68 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Bolt on 3 Link ????? Quote: Originally Posted by xspidermikex We need a kit for long beds... that would be nice. Yeah it would be, shouldnt be too hard to measure out the diff of the wishbone and lower links
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09-11-2008, 05:49 PM	#11
greencactus3 bellcranks no more Age: 21 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,004 Location: ann arbor, mi User is: OffLine	Re: Bolt on 3 Link ????? as dave said, the weld on and bolt on 3links should work. the backhalf will not, and the 5 link will work with minor modifications.
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09-12-2008, 01:05 AM	#12
Forklift Its that dam ADD! Age: 32 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,532 Location: Vancouver, WA User is: OffLine	Re: Bolt on 3 Link ????? Quote: Originally Posted by xspidermikex We need a kit for long beds... that would be nice. blazers first!
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09-12-2008, 05:37 PM	#13
albarragan123 Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 68 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Bolt on 3 Link ????? Weld on 3link dont work on long beds, spacing is different for the top wishbone
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09-13-2008, 01:05 PM	#15
Kneegra Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 105 Location: 765 User is: OffLine	Re: Bolt on 3 Link ????? Quote: Originally Posted by AVTekk I just double checked the GM build diagrams and the gas tank crossmember is 16.54" from the axle centerline on every s10 produced, so I dunno what youre talking about. thanks man i appreciate it
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09-17-2008, 01:50 AM	#16
xspidermikex Club Moderators Age: 22 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 167 Location: Granada Hills, Ca User is: OffLine	Re: Bolt on 3 Link ????? So why would SD say it wouldnt work on an Long bed?
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09-17-2008, 01:56 AM	#17
greencactus3 bellcranks no more Age: 21 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,004 Location: ann arbor, mi User is: OffLine	Re: Bolt on 3 Link ????? Quote: Originally Posted by albarragan123 Weld on 3link dont work on long beds, spacing is different for the top wishbone yes it does... Quote: Originally Posted by xspidermikex So why would SD say it wouldnt work on an Long bed? they say the bolt-on backhalf will NOT work. the weld on will work with different measurements from the 'stock' design
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xspidermikex Club Moderators Age: 22 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 167 Location: Granada Hills, Ca User is: OffLine	Re: Bolt on 3 Link ????? Tired of trying to guess my long bed is getting custom links from a local shop, sorry SD no money for you
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09-18-2008, 12:14 PM	#19
albarragan123 Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 68 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Bolt on 3 Link ????? Quote: Originally Posted by AVTekk I just double checked the GM build diagrams and the gas tank crossmember is 16.54" from the axle centerline on every s10 produced, so I dunno what youre talking about. Whats the site for this...?
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