CKD0303 – CEN KAOS CNC ALUMINUM 3RD LINK MOUNT – SILVER ANODIZED – DL-SERIES

CKD0303 – KAOS CNC ALUMINUM 3RD LINK MOUNT (SILVER ANODIZED) – DL-SERIES

The CEN Racing CKD0303 KAOS CNC Aluminum 3rd Link Mount is a silver-anodized suspension-link mounting upgrade for CEN DL-Series / Ford F-450 applications. CEN lists CKD0303 in both its DL-Series F-450 parts catalog and KAOS upgrade range.

CONFIRMED PRODUCT DETAILS

• Manufacturer: CEN Racing
• Product line: KAOS
• Part number / SKU: CKD0303
• Product type: 3rd link mount
• Construction: CNC aluminum, as stated by CEN
• Finish: Silver anodized
• Platform: CEN DL-Series / Ford F-450
• Current CEN catalog price: $18.00 at the time of review

WHAT THE 3RD LINK MOUNT DOES

In a linked solid-axle suspension, the third link is one of the longitudinal locating members that helps control axle position and rotation as drive and braking loads are transferred through the suspension. The 3rd link mount provides the fixed attachment point for that link, so correct alignment and secure hardware are important for free suspension movement and consistent axle location.

CNC ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION

CEN identifies CKD0303 specifically as a CNC aluminum component with a silver-anodized finish. GASHEAD RC does not state a quantified increase in rigidity, axle-wrap control, durability or suspension precision because CEN does not publish measured engineering comparison data for this mount.

COMPATIBILITY

CEN lists CKD0303 for the DL-Series, and established CEN dealers identify it specifically as an optional 3rd-link mount for the CEN Racing Ford F-450. Verify the exact chassis, axle, link length and mounting arrangement before installation, especially on trucks with lift kits, altered link geometry, modified axle brackets or non-stock ride height.

INSTALLATION & SETUP NOTES

• Install the mount squarely against its intended mounting surface and verify that all hardware seats fully.
• Confirm the third link pivots freely at the mount without binding or side-loading the rod end.
• Check clearance between the link, axle housing, driveshaft and nearby suspension components through the usable suspension range.
• After installation, cycle the suspension by hand and verify there is no abnormal preload or interference.
• On modified trucks, recheck axle position and pinion/driveshaft relationship at normal ride height.
• Recheck mounting hardware after the first runs.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Established CEN dealers list the package as containing one CKD0303 aluminum 3rd link mount. CEN's current public catalog does not provide a detailed hardware inventory, so GASHEAD RC does not assume additional screws, rod ends, spacers or linkage hardware beyond what is supplied in the manufacturer's package.

CUSTOMER-REPORTED EXPERIENCE

CEN's current catalog shows 3 customer reviews for CKD0303. Customer comments are treated as user experience only and are not used as manufacturer-certified strength, geometry or durability data.

MANUFACTURER DATA NOT PUBLISHED

CEN's current public catalog does not publish mounting-hole spacing, mount thickness, aluminum alloy grade, anodizing specification, total weight, fastener size, recommended mounting torque, link-geometry change or quantified strength/rigidity data. Those values are intentionally not estimated or invented.

Manufacturer designation, CNC-aluminum construction, silver-anodized finish, DL-Series application, current catalog price and review count were checked against CEN Racing. Ford F-450 fitment, single-mount package quantity and both exact-product images were corroborated through established CEN dealers.