I've typed 2 or 3 different replies... 8-) but I'm re-writing this again as I think you already know the answer(s) , I don't believe the link cares what end is where. If it's straight, curved, zig zag means nothing imo. The distance from connection point to point is all that matters. I do know that you'll need to make it as long as practical so the travel arc minimizes the axle travel side to side.