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"A" frame
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 1:06 pm
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
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 1:40 pm
by BlueSuzy
Interested also
Re: "A" frame
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 2:17 pm
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?
Layto....
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 4:19 pm
by suzukigav
Hey Layton I think I need your help. Lol
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 5:14 pm
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
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 5:28 pm
by redzook
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
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:15 pm
by joeblow
redzook wrote:
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
X2 has to be done right.
front during construction.
new front under construction.
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:28 pm
by atari4x4
hey joe are they vitara ball joints?
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:29 pm
by joeblow
atari4x4 wrote:hey joe are they vitara ball joints?
bingo
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 5:22 am
by 31zook
does anyone know where to find the math to figure Aframes and 3link panhards out???
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 7:22 pm
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
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 10:04 pm
by 31zook
cheers for that
