DISCO II Watts Linkage?

**rover4x4** · 09-01-2004, 08:06 PM

Dumb question but I really dont ever remember it being discussed, what the hell is it? What does it do?

**noee** · 09-01-2004, 10:53 PM

**LostInBoston** · 09-01-2004, 11:14 PM

Its the wierd looking think over ther rear axle that keeps the axle centers. It has 2 control arms coming to a center pivot mounted above the axle housing.
I trimmed (modified) mine so the arms didnt bottom out on the mounting plate.

(didnt want to ask on EE bbs?)

**rover4x4** · 09-02-2004, 02:09 PM

nah I just dont have an account, I had been following the Bushguy stuff..... thats what made me wonder what it was, I will have to go look under a DII now.

**LostInBoston** · 09-02-2004, 04:04 PM

I was using my RAVE cd for some trans stuff so i thought id post their description, cuz its better then mine
"Watts linkage
A Watts linkage is used to ensure that the rear axle remains centrally located. The Watts linkage comprises two
transverse links and a pivot housing. The transverse links and pivot housing allow the rear axle to move vertically
without any transverse movement.
The transverse links are made from fabricated and welded steel. Each transverse link has a bush press fitted into a
housing at one end. The opposite end has a forked bracket with two cross holes.
The pivot housing is made from cast iron. Three bushes are press fitted in the housing, one in the centre and one at
each end."

**rover4x4** · 09-02-2004, 04:38 PM

all that being said what was wrong with the DI and the D-90/110 rear supensions? whats an advantage to the watts?

okay upon reading some stuff maybe for stability?

09-01-2004, 08:06 PM	#1
rover4x4 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Raleigh NC most of the time Posts: 3,371	DISCO II Watts Linkage? Dumb question but I really dont ever remember it being discussed, what the hell is it? What does it do? __________________ poor gas mileage gets you to the best places on earth

09-01-2004, 11:14 PM	#3
LostInBoston Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wandering aimlessly Posts: 680	Its the wierd looking think over ther rear axle that keeps the axle centers. It has 2 control arms coming to a center pivot mounted above the axle housing. I trimmed (modified) mine so the arms didnt bottom out on the mounting plate. (didnt want to ask on EE bbs?) __________________ "Next time I suggest you dont underestimate the staggering drawing power of the garden state"

09-02-2004, 02:09 PM	#4
rover4x4 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Raleigh NC most of the time Posts: 3,371	nah I just dont have an account, I had been following the Bushguy stuff..... thats what made me wonder what it was, I will have to go look under a DII now. __________________ poor gas mileage gets you to the best places on earth

09-02-2004, 04:04 PM	#5
LostInBoston Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wandering aimlessly Posts: 680	I was using my RAVE cd for some trans stuff so i thought id post their description, cuz its better then mine "Watts linkage A Watts linkage is used to ensure that the rear axle remains centrally located. The Watts linkage comprises two transverse links and a pivot housing. The transverse links and pivot housing allow the rear axle to move vertically without any transverse movement. The transverse links are made from fabricated and welded steel. Each transverse link has a bush press fitted into a housing at one end. The opposite end has a forked bracket with two cross holes. The pivot housing is made from cast iron. Three bushes are press fitted in the housing, one in the centre and one at each end." __________________ "Next time I suggest you dont underestimate the staggering drawing power of the garden state"

09-02-2004, 04:38 PM	#6
rover4x4 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Raleigh NC most of the time Posts: 3,371	all that being said what was wrong with the DI and the D-90/110 rear supensions? whats an advantage to the watts? okay upon reading some stuff maybe for stability? __________________ poor gas mileage gets you to the best places on earth

09-01-2004, 10:53 PM	#2
noee Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Free Union, VA Posts: 1,780	Watts Linkage

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