safari gard 3 link suspension - Land Rovers Only

Zbb6 · 09-18-2006, 07:43 AM

Hi I was looking into getting a 3 link and just wondered if anyone has one and or how tough it is and how it handels on and off road?

Thank you

rmuller · 09-18-2006, 07:48 AM

Moderator Note: I deleted the thread within the offroad section and kept this one as this is the more appropriate place to post.

stevenr · 09-18-2006, 08:08 AM

I have the 3-link and off road it is awesome when it comes to the amount of flex you gain. On road it's descent. I drive 80 miles a day everyday on the highway. I have no problems, but for someone that has never driven my truck it can be scary.

Not sure what you mean by how tough it is though. Install?

Bene · 09-19-2006, 12:44 AM

I wonder how hard it would be to make one.

Funrover · 09-19-2006, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bene

I wonder how hard it would be to make one.

Now you are thinking like me........ I helped do one for a Jeep... and I have completely designed a set(front and rear) for my RRC and my buddies disco.. I am just waiting for the $$$$ now....... Kinda a pricey venture..... by the time you buy the steel, DOM pipe, and heim joints you are out a lot of cash!

Zbb6 · 09-19-2006, 07:16 PM

thanks for the info

I was also wondering how easy or difficulte it was to install it?
And did you have to buy new front shocks or mounts?

Thank you
Zack

Bene · 09-19-2006, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Funrover

Now you are thinking like me........ I helped do one for a Jeep... and I have completely designed a set(front and rear) for my RRC and my buddies disco.. I am just waiting for the $$$$ now....... Kinda a pricey venture..... by the time you buy the steel, DOM pipe, and heim joints you are out a lot of cash!

rear?

llesra · 09-19-2006, 10:21 PM

the rear is already a 3-link aaron

stevenr · 09-20-2006, 07:02 AM

Zach, you will not have to get different shock mounts. You will have to cut off the mounts for your front sway bar off the axle housing. Hopefully you can do the install on a lift. It will be a real bear to do it on the ground. The install is pretty straight forward. You will need to buy the cross member from Safari Gard and before you start the install make sure you have ALL of the parts. On more than one occasion I have been shipped incomplete orders. Mary will overnight anything missing though. I will say this about shocks though... If you don't have long travel shocks, the 3-Link is not that beneficial until you do get long travel shocks.

Good luck!

Burns · 09-20-2006, 04:00 PM

We have a 3 link on our Rangie and are very happy with it on and off road.
The key to a 3 link is long travel shocks and correct valved shocks. Ours has Bilstein 7100 remote reservoir 10in. shocks (Regretfully, did not go with the
14in. but it's on the list) - valving is 360/80. I'm told it's the best mod he has done to the truck other than, the ARB locker. Our truck handles better at higher speeds than before the 3 link. And the flex that it can get now is way too sexy.

As far as the install, I remember, it took them a good deal of time and lots of cussing and beer were involved.
I have some pictures, I added a couple.

Melissa

Zbb6 · 09-20-2006, 04:53 PM

Thank you all for your info.

Zack

09-18-2006, 07:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
Zbb6 ZROVER Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 63 Gallery: 0	safari gard 3 link suspension Hi I was looking into getting a 3 link and just wondered if anyone has one and or how tough it is and how it handels on and off road? Thank you

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stevenr Steven Ratajczyk Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 155 Gallery: 0	I have the 3-link and off road it is awesome when it comes to the amount of flex you gain. On road it's descent. I drive 80 miles a day everyday on the highway. I have no problems, but for someone that has never driven my truck it can be scary. Not sure what you mean by how tough it is though. Install? __________________ Steven Ratajczyk '99 Disco 1 with stripes

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Bene Magicly Delicious Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,030 Gallery: 0	I wonder how hard it would be to make one. __________________ Kevin Owning a Land Rover is like dating a super model. Sure she has expenive tastes, complains a lot, and requires constant attention... but damn... 1994 Discovery

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09-19-2006, 07:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
Zbb6 ZROVER Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 63 Gallery: 0	thanks for the info I was also wondering how easy or difficulte it was to install it? And did you have to buy new front shocks or mounts? Thank you Zack

09-20-2006, 07:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
stevenr Steven Ratajczyk Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 155 Gallery: 0	Zach, you will not have to get different shock mounts. You will have to cut off the mounts for your front sway bar off the axle housing. Hopefully you can do the install on a lift. It will be a real bear to do it on the ground. The install is pretty straight forward. You will need to buy the cross member from Safari Gard and before you start the install make sure you have ALL of the parts. On more than one occasion I have been shipped incomplete orders. Mary will overnight anything missing though. I will say this about shocks though... If you don't have long travel shocks, the 3-Link is not that beneficial until you do get long travel shocks. Good luck! __________________ Steven Ratajczyk '99 Disco 1 with stripes

09-20-2006, 04:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
Burns Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The good ole' Lone Star State! Posts: 3,058 Gallery: 0	We have a 3 link on our Rangie and are very happy with it on and off road. The key to a 3 link is long travel shocks and correct valved shocks. Ours has Bilstein 7100 remote reservoir 10in. shocks (Regretfully, did not go with the 14in. but it's on the list) - valving is 360/80. I'm told it's the best mod he has done to the truck other than, the ARB locker. Our truck handles better at higher speeds than before the 3 link. And the flex that it can get now is way too sexy. As far as the install, I remember, it took them a good deal of time and lots of cussing and beer were involved. I have some pictures, I added a couple. Melissa Attached Thumbnails

09-20-2006, 04:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
Zbb6 ZROVER Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 63 Gallery: 0	Thank you all for your info. Zack

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