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99-LS1-SS · 12-21-2008, 08:20 AM

I did a search but couldn't find anything. What does Chevrolet mean when they refer to the rear suspension and say "Four-wheel independent suspension system, including a 4.5-link rear suspension"?

Thanks.

LSxJunkie · 12-21-2008, 09:37 AM

Wrong section, but here.

I'm not seeing the last half link.

99-LS1-SS · 12-21-2008, 09:44 AM

I wonder if the half link is the sway bar?

Robert91RS · 12-21-2008, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99-LS1-SS

I wonder if the half link is the sway bar?

I would guess it is the strut.

Inspector 17 · 12-21-2008, 05:05 PM

From Wikipedia: "A multi-link suspension is a type of vehicle suspension design typically used in independent suspensions, using three or more lateral arms, and one or more longitudinal arms. These arms do not have to be of equal length, and may be angled away from their 'obvious' direction."

If you look at the picture below, there are 4 main attachment points and then it looks like a smaller one on the lower side (hard to tell from the picture angle). My guess is that smaller one is the .5 link.

LSxJunkie · 12-21-2008, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaropete

From Wikipedia: "A multi-link suspension is a type of vehicle suspension design typically used in independent suspensions, using three or more lateral arms, and one or more longitudinal arms. These arms do not have to be of equal length, and may be angled away from their 'obvious' direction."

If you look at the picture below, there are 4 main attachment points and then it looks like a smaller one on the lower side (hard to tell from the picture angle). My guess is that smaller one is the .5 link.

I count 4 members and the sway bar endlink.

Mr Twisty · 12-21-2008, 05:44 PM

<<The rear suspension is unique to the Camaro and has been dubbed a "4.5-link independent" arrangement, also making use of progressive-rate coilover shocks and a stabilizer bar. While the lower control arm is a traditional wishbone style, the upper control arm uses an innovative L-shape for both lateral and longitudinal ride control instead of the extra "5th link.">>

http://www.gmhightechperformance.com..._ss/index.html

*DGthe3* · 12-22-2008, 01:57 PM

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Inspector 17 I love crepes Drives: 2017 ZL1 NGM A10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,955 View My Garage	From Wikipedia: "A multi-link suspension is a type of vehicle suspension design typically used in independent suspensions, using three or more lateral arms, and one or more longitudinal arms. These arms do not have to be of equal length, and may be angled away from their 'obvious' direction." If you look at the picture below, there are 4 main attachment points and then it looks like a smaller one on the lower side (hard to tell from the picture angle). My guess is that smaller one is the .5 link.