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"A" frame

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"A" frame

Post by suzukigav »

Hey guys I was wondering if anyone had some pictures of "A" frame set-ups. I am trying to decide what design to go with. I am aware that suspension geometrys are difficult to caluculate, that's why I would like to see pictures of what works and what doesn't. Even if it's not an "A" frame I just need some ideas about arm lengths and mounting positions.. So any pictures will do. Thanks
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Interested also :armsup:
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Post by lay80n »

suzukigav wrote:Hey guys I was wondering if anyone had some pictures of "A" frame set-ups. I am trying to decide what design to go with. I am aware that suspension geometrys are difficult to caluculate, that's why I would like to see pictures of what works and what doesn't. Even if it's not an "A" frame I just need some ideas about arm lengths and mounting positions.. So any pictures will do. Thanks

To calculate A-frame, just use the 4 link calculator but have the uppers converge at the point where the a-link joint is. Why A link instead of triangulated 4 link?

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Post by suzukigav »

Hey Layton I think I need your help. Lol
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Post by 31zook »

Im not the king of linkages or anything but what i've seen A frames rear steer pretty mad, and a tri 4links are true track. this is petersons write up on it, it has all the info needed to figure it all out
http://www.muddtanks.com/4LinkSuspArticle.htm
and ths is an imperial 4link calc, i could never find a metric one...do'h
http://mysite.verizon.net/triaged/4link ... index.html
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Post by redzook »

31zook wrote:Im not the king of linkages or anything but what i've seen A frames rear steer pretty mad, and a tri 4links are true track. this is petersons write up on it, it has all the info needed to figure it all out
http://www.muddtanks.com/4LinkSuspArticle.htm
and ths is an imperial 4link calc, i could never find a metric one...do'h
http://mysite.verizon.net/triaged/4link ... index.html
its all in the link setup "A" frames, 4 links ,3 link panhards can all be setup with zero steer if you know what you are doin
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Post by joeblow »

redzook wrote:
31zook wrote:Im not the king of linkages or anything but what i've seen A frames rear steer pretty mad, and a tri 4links are true track. this is petersons write up on it, it has all the info needed to figure it all out
http://www.muddtanks.com/4LinkSuspArticle.htm
and ths is an imperial 4link calc, i could never find a metric one...do'h
http://mysite.verizon.net/triaged/4link ... index.html
its all in the link setup "A" frames, 4 links ,3 link panhards can all be setup with zero steer if you know what you are doin
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Post by atari4x4 »

hey joe are they vitara ball joints?
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Post by joeblow »

atari4x4 wrote:hey joe are they vitara ball joints?
bingo :armsup:
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Post by 31zook »

does anyone know where to find the math to figure Aframes and 3link panhards out???
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Post by VR Rodeo »

31zook wrote:does anyone know where to find the math to figure Aframes and 3link panhards out???
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthre ... calculator
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Post by 31zook »

VR Rodeo wrote:
31zook wrote:does anyone know where to find the math to figure Aframes and 3link panhards out???
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthre ... calculator
cheers for that :D
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