Checkered Racing 4-Bar & 4-Link Questions

Hello again...

Since I will be back halfing the car....I was on Ebay and saw some great prices from Checkered Racing (http://www.checkeredracing.com/)on 4 link setups w/9 inch housing:

4 Link Back Half w/QA1 Aluma Matic Shocks
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7989516499&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

or this one:
4 Link Back Half w/QA1 Proma Star AL Shocks
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7989516537&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

Then on their website I see a 4-bar setup....
http://www.checkeredracing.com/62-67Nova4.html

SO....my question's are:

1. Has anyone used any of the above 3 setups from Checkered Racing?

2. If so...how were they to deal with, how was the quality, ease of installation...etc..etc..etc..?

3. What is the differences (besides the obvious visual differences) between a 4-link setup and a 4-bar setup? Which is better for a street/strip car...

4. Recommendations?

As usual...thank you all for your help! I will be making a decision on one of the three setups next week so I can get it shipped out asap.

Thanks again everyone!
-John

Hey John, I read the post about your operation and I'm glad to see that you are doing well. Good luck! I've nerver dealt with Checkered Racing, but others here have and maybe they'll give you some feedback. Anyway, in regards to question #3 - usually a 4 link is built from larger tubing so it is stronger than a 4 bar. Also, a 4 link has adjustment holes on the bar end mounts that allow for rear suspension geometry adjustments. This is quite involved, so if you decide to go that route, I'd suggest reading a book titled "Doorslammers: A Chassis Book" by Dave Morgan. The 4 bar set-up is normally designed to fit into a car that has been minitubbed only, so if you plan on back-halfing, I'd take full advantage of all that work and go with 4 link or a good ladder bar suspension instead of a 4 bar...............Frank

I have seen their stuff but never used it. They come to a swap meet every year in springfeild MO. They seemed ok to deal with, and the quality looked ok. For the money on their front end you get alot. Your down south you might see if you have a meet comming up they are coming to so you can check them out.

Hi I Bought A Front Clip Off Jeff At Checkered . I Just Finished It , Everything Looks Good Had To Do Some Welding And Fab Work For Steering And Down Tubes. But All In All Very Good Product And Cant Beat The Price. If I Can Find Out How To Post Picts. I Will Show It To Ya. Jeff

The Checkered Racing front clip is going for under 2k complete...that is insane...I am planning on buying my 4-link setup from them so if this install goes well I will most definately be looking at the front clip setup next year!!!

I would love to see some pics of that setup Jeff!

For help posting pics click on the link below....I had to when I first tried to post pics!!!

http://stevesnovasite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27716

Thanks!
-John

After looking at the ad for the 4-bar, that's not a bad deal, but to me it looks like it's for a street rod type vehicle. You still have the stock frame rails that aren't that strong. I'm just finishing getting my 65 redone. I'll post some pics of my frame, and I'm also going with CalTraks. I'm not saying that it is a bad deal, but there are other things you need to do the car if you're going to be racing it. Dave

I spoke with Patrick at Checkered Racing the other day and I was very impressed with their knowledge of the product, as well as suggestions that he gave concerning my Nova.

I have to give them 2 thumbs up so far for their prices, their customer service and knowledge and for the sales team....

I did end up purchasing the 4 link setup and can't wait to get my grubby hands on it to get this started!!!

I saw them the other day up in INDY at a swap meet, My father in law and I were very inpressed with their product and what they had to offer for the price. I'm not planing on Racing so this is going to be a go for my wagon.