Kicking around the idea of a centerlink brace

[x MadMAX DIESEL]

If you did that it probably would have worked alittle better, if that would be possible for fitment?

 

[Tony Burkhard]

I have not had a single issue with my braces, I even used it in the DH 2.0 with the factory center link. 1200 HP and watch the video and you will see zero toe-in with just my brace and big tie-rods.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMvKS4eXx0s&list=UUFNAySC5jn7ay0SwXa7GDxA&index=5&feature=plcp

With my setup install only takes minutes. no welding, cutting or drilling. How neat is that?

I also increased my plates to 3/16 because I thought it looked a little light but it still worked perfect in the Hooker with the 1/8 plate.

 

[jheyob]

View attachment 20663If you did that it probably would have worked alittle better, if that would be possible for fitment?

Be harder to get the nuts on if you were to put that brace close enough to the stud.


I wouldn't doubt on a sled truck with the front slammed down and hanging weight it would work fine.

 

[DPC]

Forgive my ignorance, but I take it that is replacing the centerlink entirely instead of just a brace? Maybe it's the way I'm looking at it, but I can't get the fit in my head. Edit - I think it's the centerlink ends that are throwing me off.



That's good to know you've had success for so long with this style of brace. If you could get a picture when you get a chance I'd like to see the design.

Do you notice any adverse effect on the steering during normal driving?

I modified the centerlink ends to accept a hiem style tie rod end. Here are some more pics on the truck.

 

[chevyburnout1]

So far the Burkhard brace has worked well for me. However with the off season I haven't gotten any races or pulls in yet. Daily driving it was a bit on the stiff side until the wear plate wore in a bit.

 

[Whitetail Addict]

I modified the centerlink ends to accept a hiem style tie rod end. Here are some more pics on the truck.

Thanks for the pictures, I get the idea now.

The new setup looks good!

 

[2005LLY]

So for daily driving which is better? I heard that solid centerlinks caused uneven/ weird wear patterns on tires. I also have my bars cranked and don't plan on letting them down unless I'm at the strip or hooked to the sled. Also from reading on here if I purchase allseason brace I won't need the pitman idler braces/ can't run them since there wont be enough stud left to thread both onto?