ladder bar vs 4 link

[solid 12]

On my 98 silverado i am going with coil springs in the rear and was wondering what would be best for the mud and sand?? 

[Rumor Has it!]

If u got the money 4 link otherwise ladders

[Kyle]

ladders are always the easiest to do and will prolly do ya just fine. 4 links are more for the rock crawlers IMO

[solid 12]

Im tryn to build it on a budget so it will be ready this spring, so i think i am leaning towards ladder bars but wanted some input from others  

Thanks!

[the harvester]

ladders are always the easiest to do and will prolly do ya just fine. 4 links are more for the rock crawlers IMO

i did a four link on my truck and itsnot just for articulating . a four link done properly puts all kinds of traction to the ground

[Squirell]

ladders are always the easiest to do and will prolly do ya just fine. 4 links are more for the rock crawlers IMO

i did a four link on my truck and itsnot just for articulating . a four link done properly puts all kinds of traction to the ground

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[solid 12]

I really would like to four link it but idk anything about it and its gonna cost more

[Squirell]

four link is gonna cost more.

[solid 12]

Thats why i think im going build some ladder bars

[Squirell]

i guess the first question i should of asked is Are you building everything from scratch?  or are you goin to buy premade ladder bars. cause if your making everything yourself. then you might find out that they are about the same cost. if you use rod ends in all your ladder bar mounts.  With ladder bar you will also need a pan hard bar to stop latteral movement, and if you do a double triangulated four link you only need four bars.

[solid 12]

Im probably gonna make them..i have most everything i need to build them plus they would be easier to do right?

[Squirell]

ladder bar is easier

[solid 12]

ok, thanks!

[BAD APPLE]

I know your going for a budget but I would go 4 link. It will work better with weight transfer and ride. The ladder bars will acually lift the rear instead of settle it, ladder bars work well with leaf springs using shackles. And they are more For axle rap

[solid 12]

Thats what im really looking for anyways..i guess i will need to learn how to build it i guess

[four_by_ken]

ladders are always the easiest to do and will prolly do ya just fine. 4 links are more for the rock crawlers IMO

i did a four link on my truck and itsnot just for articulating . a four link done properly puts all kinds of traction to the ground

And if done incorrectly, it can be dangerous and take away traction (compared to stock).

[solid 12]

i have been doing some reading on building a 4 link suspension and i'm thinking about trying it..goin to go buy some specific tools to do the job correctly

[betterbeaters]

leaf springs are the only way to go!! lmao wilson 4 linked his and it works sweet I bet he will help ya!