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Marv D · 09-08-2009, 11:03 AM

I can see how that suspension worked in 'theory', but I'd like to know how it worked 'in the real world'. Obviously for nothing but to drop the frame into the weeds. But I think I see some MAJOR flaws in the design like there is not NEAR enough strength at the piviot upright on the frame to support that much leverage IMO. I'm no engineer but cutting the holes and stuffing the multiple pipes through is a 'look' thing and I KNOW it takes away from the strength of the 2x3 tubing. I bet this thing buckles like grandpa's knees at a strip club.

I know,, your not building 'that' suspension. But I look at that and all I can think is ohhhhh nooo this is going to be one of those "in retrospect, I probably shouldn't have......"

Scarey stuff right there!!!

09-08-2009, 11:03 AM	#8
Marv D Registered Truck Offender Join Date: May 2008 Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz) Posts: 3,118	Re: 4 link I can see how that suspension worked in 'theory', but I'd like to know how it worked 'in the real world'. Obviously for nothing but to drop the frame into the weeds. But I think I see some MAJOR flaws in the design like there is not NEAR enough strength at the piviot upright on the frame to support that much leverage IMO. I'm no engineer but cutting the holes and stuffing the multiple pipes through is a 'look' thing and I KNOW it takes away from the strength of the 2x3 tubing. I bet this thing buckles like grandpa's knees at a strip club. I know,, your not building 'that' suspension. But I look at that and all I can think is ohhhhh nooo this is going to be one of those "in retrospect, I probably shouldn't have......" Scarey stuff right there!!! __________________ Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral.