aframe front suspension???

Website · Post by **cooter** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 8:18 pm

has anyone ever put a modified a frame from the reare of a rover onto the front and iff so what are they like on road

i am looking into this as an option but i am unsure of how stable it would be i may have to use a panhard rod also

but my main concern is what braking and cornering forces will do

Post by **cloughy** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:04 pm

Why Put an A-frame front in?

Post by **Slunnie** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:13 pm

Do you mean a panhard and the Aframe with the ball joint at the chassis end?

Website · Post by **cooter** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:13 pm

it is either that or 5 link as 4 link (2 lowers 1 upper and panhard )systems seem to have bad handling characteristics i am only in the research phase now as i will definately not rush into this one

Website · Post by **cooter** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:18 pm

Slunnie wrote:Do you mean a panhard and the Aframe with the ball joint at the chassis end?

that is 1 thought but also thought of ball at diff end with adjustable uppers(aframe) using a panhard to even out steering issues

prob with this is axle walk during suspension travel

Post by **DaveS3** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:52 pm

Bill has a 3 Link (2lowers, 2 upper and a Panhard) in his truck, and has also set up another county with this setup.
Have a search as he has posted about it.

All depends on the setup as to the characteristics, if done properly they will behave extremly well

Post by **Bush65** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 10:26 pm

A-frame in the front will cause bad/dangerous roll steer on the highway. May change lanes as you go around curves at speed.

Will bind if you use a panhard with an A-frame.

Website · Post by **cooter** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 10:28 pm

Bush65 wrote:A-frame in the front will cause bad/dangerous roll steer on the highway. May change lanes as you go around curves at speed.

Will bind if you use a panhard with an A-frame.

thought as much

Post by **Slunnie** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 11:02 pm

Would it be easier to manufacture and better to drive if you 5-link it?

Website · Post by **cooter** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 6:24 am

a mate had a 5 linked rangie and had alot of binding issues but eventually sorted them out but compramised drivability on road but if prop set up cant see why it wouldnt work would love to see pictures of 3 and 5 link setups showing uper and lower mnts

Post by **nairbo** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 6:22 pm

Would the Rangie A-frame work in the front offroad ? and is it an easy conversion? wil it fit ?........ If the Rangie is only a toy for playing in the back paddock NOT for any on road use

Post by **"CANADA"** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 7:16 pm

nairbo wrote:Would the Rangie A-frame work in the front offroad ? and is it an easy conversion? wil it fit ?........ If the Rangie is only a toy for playing in the back paddock NOT for any on road use

stick with the stock radius arms then...

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