Topic: Buggy Flex.... Now with Pics!

[notajeep]

I got the front links done today and I thought I would make sure that there was no binding at full flex.
Keep in Mind that this is the chassis only, no shocks, or drivetrain.....
 

One More.

[AaronB]

cant see the pics

[notajeep [OP]]

I'll try again... Pics....

[BigMike]

THATS WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT BUDDY!!!

I know flex is not everything when it comes to rock crawling, ie too much can be a bad thing in some situations, but I've always wanted to build a buggy who's sole purpose is only to FLEX IT OUT LIKE THAT!!!

One question: Why is it the front suspension always out flexes the rear? I usually assume this is due to the weight of the engine over the front axles, but this doesn't apply to your situation right now because its drivetrainless! Therefore I bet your rear suspension is not yet maxed out!

[CTENG in KS]

Bet if he lifted the front end the rear would out flex the front...simply a matter of weight shift.

[Shamb]

I don't think your rig's going to flex that much once everything is installed, but that is a neat picture.


that passenger side is pretty close to the axle, dunno what if anything would compress that much, unless you got some of those custom airshocks that they build over sea's for those "flex monsters"

[notajeep [OP]]

I don't think your rig's going to flex that much once everything is installed, but that is a neat picture.


that passenger side is pretty close to the axle, dunno what if anything would compress that much, unless you got some of those custom airshocks that they build over sea's for those "flex monsters"

You are right.  Even with my 18" travel fox coilovers, that pic is not realistic of the actual flex it should have.  Also correct is that because I am lifting from the rear, it just piviots and the front sits on the ground.  It did make for a neat picture though.  when I get the coilovers on it, that will help to balance out the front to rear flex.
Dan

[Shamb]

I see rear steer as well!

I can't wait to see this thing built, gonna be niiiice.

Keep up the work!   more pics!

[notajeep [OP]]

Here is the build thread that has some  more pictures.
http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=34595.0