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Workshop => Suspension and Chassis => Topic started by: Tyler 54 on July 08, 2013, 01:44:46 AM

Title: Converting no link to link setup?
Post by: Tyler 54 on July 08, 2013, 01:44:46 AM

So I have a really nice link shock and whole rear end, I also have a really nice no link frame.

Would converting my frame to a link setup be a good idea? I looked at the shock I can have it trimmed down on a lathe to fit the top mount. I can easily fab up a lower mount for the link on the frame.

I'm just not sure if I should do it.....


Thoughts? Ideas?

Title: Converting no link to link setup?
Post by: 05450r on July 08, 2013, 12:29:53 PM

Just do it!

Title: Converting no link to link setup?
Post by: motofool250r on July 08, 2013, 12:45:50 PM

if you dont relocate the top shock mount the valving and spring ratio of the shock will be goofy

Title: Converting no link to link setup?
Post by: Tyler 54 on July 08, 2013, 09:47:58 PM

Quote from: motofool250r;1813

if you dont relocate the top shock mount the valving and spring ratio of the shock will be goofy

 You think so? it looks pretty damn close in reference to were a stock framed 250r has the upper mount.

Title: Converting no link to link setup?
Post by: Eschonda on July 20, 2013, 01:36:01 PM

what is your intended end use of the Quad? As to what type of riding will you do?

Title: Converting no link to link setup?
Post by: Tyler 54 on July 20, 2013, 04:36:15 PM

I pretty much trail ride. Might do some local racing.  Dunes once a year.


Since this thread was started I sold my link setup shock, and bought a no link swinger. Hoping to purchase a shock next week

Title: Converting no link to link setup?
Post by: Deuce on July 21, 2013, 12:11:15 AM

In my opinion... you're better off running the rear suspension setup that the frame was intended for.  Too many little differences between the different rear setups that need to be addressed to make it work properly