I don't pretend to know much about link suspension, anti-squat calculations, and all that stuff, but all my friends who have this kit love it and say it performs great. We'll see how it does for me.
from this thread:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=529888&page=3
After looking through the photos on the other site, and reading Linda & Brint's comments, I'd have to say it is a well thought out design built around some of the limitations of the Kick's hardware. I'd say the main trick is the link angles and the slip yokes. Looks like Brent did a nice job of setting the links up to work around the limits of the stock slip yoke design.
Some might comment on the links all coming together at the frame ends, but if you look at the angle of the lower links, you will understand why he is able to get away with this. They are parallel to the ground, if they were angled down to the axle the antisquat would be crazy, and the vehicle would have some major issues in big traction climbs, etc.
Same goes for the link box being so far below the frame. It gives the link angle needed, but also gives a little more room for the links to travel upward without hitting the frame.
I have learned to give large amounts of respect to Brent for his suspension kits. They have always been high quality and great performers and I suspect this will be another!
I guess we'll just have to wait and see how it does offroad. It is interesting to note that his latest "zukamole" project does have separation at the frame. That rig is amazing, I've seen it in person.
