I'm building new adjustable lower links to correct my off center and rotated rear end from my lift. Made with Johnny Joints and 1.75" X .25" wall DOM these Extreme Duty Lower Links will be more than enough for anything I throw at em. Johnny Joints have massive 1" left and right hand threads for easy in place adjustments and strength. As you lift a short link setup, like the 4Runners have, it changes the geometry of where the wheel sits in the wheel well, as well as the diff/pinion angle which causes driveshaft/u-joint vibration. These adjustable links will be able to push the lower mounts back the 1/2" to correct these issues. More write to come after they are powder coated and installed.

 

That looks great!

What are you doing with the upper arms?

I was going to make adjustable uppers but leave the lowers. Am I miss understanding the way the rear links work?

Looks awesome so far cant wait to see it installed!

Jeremy

 

I'm going to replace those eventually too. I don't know why people think the uppers are the ones need to be longer. That would actually make the angle worse on a lifted vehicle. The uppers are still closer to horizontal even after a small lift, but the lower drop down further, that arc makes them shorter, pulling the diff forward and rotating the pinion angle up. The uppers are undersized in my opinion, so that's the main reason to remake them. ( A larger 4" lift would require the uppers to be longer to reposition the diff centered in wheel well and under the perches.)

 

Very nice. Although, now when your suspension cycles to full stuff, your tire is going to be farther back. If you have 33's this could pose a problem, as now 33's stuff barely, any farther back and they would hit the rear bumper. I think that is one reason for the adjusting the uppers, which I think they actually shorten to fix the pinion angle.

Looks beefy and I don't see the problem of making them adjustable since you made them, those were just my thoughts about lengthening the lower link.

 

My tires are already further forward than center, so that's not a problem. I also made the links a little shorter than stock when all the way in. That way they could go either way. They have over 2" of adjustment, more than it would ever need. The same will be true of the uppers.

 

I love that phone I have the same one. It takes great pics. Looks good the links look real strong

 

Correct with your lift they do sit more forward at ride height, but as they swing through the arc up to full stuff they go back to the same spot as before the lift. Anyways, just something to think about. Sounds like you did a good job making them so you should be fine. They look like they can take some abuse too!

 

how much did it cost you to make these links. I am considering a similar project.