Jeff 98XJ WI
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- Butternut, WI
Ok, I try to keep up with all the suspension mumbo jumbo, but I'm sure I have a lot to learn. Anyway, while driving along the highway today, I was thinking of my new to me MJ and how to build a rear linked suspension. Here is a thought that I don't think I've heard before. Probably because there is something wrong with it. Anyway, how about running a lower link from the axle tube centerline (or even above it if one wants) out near the axle ends to the crossmember flush with the bottom of the frame rail. Then, either run two arms up high (or maybe a wishbone) going from a point above each axle end of the lower control arms to the center of the crossmember above the cv joint? This would allow good vertical separation of the link ends at the crossmember while keeping the mounting points above the bottom of the frame rail. So, instead of the wishbone pointing towards the rear axle center, why not point it towards the front of the rig? I don't see why this wouldn't work. So, shoot this thought full of holes all you suspension nuts! Jeff