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aframe front suspension???
Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 8:18 pm
by cooter
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
Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:04 pm
by cloughy
Why Put an A-frame front in?
Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:13 pm
by Slunnie
Do you mean a panhard and the Aframe with the ball joint at the chassis end?
Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:13 pm
by cooter
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
Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:18 pm
by cooter
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
Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:52 pm
by DaveS3
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
Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 10:26 pm
by Bush65
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.
Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 10:28 pm
by cooter
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
Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 11:02 pm
by Slunnie
Would it be easier to manufacture and better to drive if you 5-link it?
Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 6:24 am
by cooter
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
Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 6:22 pm
by nairbo
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
Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 7:16 pm
by "CANADA"
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...