OK. A few comments.
First, longer arm suspensions are not inherently bad, as seems to be the general consensus on this and other threads. What gets lost is that the issue is trying to buy and install a bolt on long arm kit, which always gives up geometry for ease of installation - sometimes very badly. My arms are longer than most, and a bit longer than a mid arm. But I also run a lot of suspension travel, which would not be a good combination with shorter arms. It is all custom, and about 85% antisquat. And decent clearance, as my lower arms are not in the stock location, but rather even with both axles. It is all how you build it, and its intention. Long arm suspensions do not inherently bounce, as was state above. Ask anyone who has followed me up a climb. Ever seen a short arm suspension on an ultra4 racer, or a rock bouncer? The needs there drive the geometry.
Second. JJ. Sometimes the toughest thing to do is be critical of a rig that we have put so much time and effort into. I’m sometimes guilty of that myself. We go way back on that other forum, but methinks that thou protests too much. Your rig bounced up that climb, and it was not caused by the bump in the rock face. That would cause one bounce. The follow up bounces were all about the suspension. Why not look at that and see how you could improve it? There are things that can be done. Post up your actual measurements on the link calculator and start a discussion. That would be a positive use of this thread.
Third, Dave’s bracket approach bounces on a hill climb. That is a direct coorolation to the high antisquat. But it is a definite improvement over a standard 4” lift, because it reduces antisquat. Is it as good as the mid arm? No, but you cant beat that improvement for $160 If that fits your budget.
Finally, there has been a lot of supposition and wild ass guessing on this thread. Have you wondered why Blaine has not engaged here?
