Author Topic: Quarter elliptical?? Anybody got any input? (Read 19898 times)

DFWFO · « **on:** Dec 19, 2008, 02:38:05 PM »

Wanting to get some input on this setup....anybody?

IronClad · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 19, 2008, 02:42:58 PM »

Ive ran it. it works tits, what exactly are you looking to find out about it ?

DFWFO · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 19, 2008, 02:48:22 PM »

Did you make your own setup? whats the best thing to use?

I have old stock srings, are they useful?

IronClad · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 19, 2008, 02:50:55 PM »

for springs i used chevy suburban rear leafs with the overload removed. i did a funky link setup but its typical ( and better) to use a double triangulated setup

Even with the stiff ass springs and no weight in the back it still flexed really well

Birfailed · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 20, 2008, 08:36:53 AM »

Mine works awesome now. Take your time and dial in your bumpstops and limiting straps, that makes all the difference. I had mine built by alcan. Theyre hinged at the frame.

The recent 14 bolt swap.

The 1/4 ellip Toy setup.

yota_krawler · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 20, 2008, 08:46:12 AM »

why not just put coils on it?

Birfailed · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 20, 2008, 10:22:11 AM »

Cost, simplicity, and strength, I've torn a link off and the spring actually helped the axle stay in place. A coil wouldv't just folded over and costed alot more to replace.

kneedownnate · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 20, 2008, 09:32:36 PM »

I dig your setup birfailed, looks good

twistedtoy92 · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 20, 2008, 10:07:06 PM »

hell yeah!!! looks real nice!

Monster Yota · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 29, 2008, 09:26:50 PM »

Looks good! Hows the Quarter Elliptical ride on the street?

DFWFO · « **Reply #10 on:** Feb 08, 2010, 08:55:13 AM »

How does it ride weighted?

Looks real nice, did you mount the spring to a johnny joint?

axled89 · « **Reply #11 on:** Feb 08, 2010, 04:29:40 PM »

sweet set up .

gtoyonrocks · « **Reply #12 on:** Feb 11, 2010, 07:54:28 AM »

How does this set up work in comparison to a 4 link with air shocks? I'm all about the biggest bang for my buck and I have tried to build my truck so that the week leaks are inexpensive components. Please let me know what you guys think.

REG535 · « **Reply #13 on:** Feb 11, 2010, 10:30:23 PM »

am intersted in this as well. looks like a good set up

yotaneck13 · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb 13, 2010, 10:25:51 PM »

ive seen more and mor of this set up lately how exactle does it work ...is there a thread somewhere that i could look at?...and do you just use half of the leafs per side(like them cut in half?

twistedtoy92 · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 14, 2010, 01:50:05 PM »

You use two packs and custom pack them to your liking..... so basically you throw half of each pack away because you need to use the center bolt to help the pack together...

gtoyonrocks · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 14, 2010, 02:27:01 PM »

I want to look more into this set up. I know it's been around for a long time but I have never seen one in action, I've only seen pictures.

twistedtoy92 · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 14, 2010, 02:30:28 PM »

flex city!

yotaneck13 · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 14, 2010, 05:35:26 PM »

oic ok can you run it in both front and rear?

DFWFO · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 14, 2010, 08:46:26 PM »

I've been doing some research, and im thinking of going this route. The flex is great and the build looks challenging for a newb but do able. Found this pfd: http://geckocycles.com/images/Sammy/Spidertrax%20QTE-001.pdf

I dont think that you can do 1/4E up front, havent seen it at least

75 toy · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 14, 2010, 09:12:15 PM »

I remember going to a ARCA event years ago in Johnson Valley and I saw one of the first Avalanche Engineering Snipers and they had it on all four corners. They are all coilover now but I searched and found a photo of one of the old snipers.. The one I saw seemed to work fine. I'm sure it drives as well as the full hydro steering you would have to use with it.

toymaniac · « **Reply #21 on:** Feb 15, 2010, 09:00:51 PM »

I have run both coils AND 1/4 elliptic springs. The 1/4 elliptic springs work MUCH better. Less body roll, more droop and more compression. I attribute this to the 1/4 elliptic springs being progressive and the coils I run are not. The only problem I have seen with 1/4 elliptic springs is the main leaf breaking. The main leaf sees allot of stress compared to regular full leafs. If you break a main leaf on a 1/4 elliptic pack you are getting home on your bump stops.

Leni

Slobbermouth · « **Reply #22 on:** Feb 16, 2010, 06:17:26 AM »

Quote from: toymaniac on Feb 15, 2010, 09:00:51 PM

I have run both coils AND 1/4 elliptic springs. The 1/4 elliptic springs work MUCH better. Less body roll, more droop and more compression. I attribute this to the 1/4 elliptic springs being progressive and the coils I run are not. The only problem I have seen with 1/4 elliptic springs is the main leaf breaking. The main leaf sees allot of stress compared to regular full leafs. If you break a main leaf on a 1/4 elliptic pack you are getting home on your bump stops.

Leni

What springs did you use on your 1/4. I was told F250 was the way to go ??

IronClad · « **Reply #23 on:** Feb 16, 2010, 07:54:11 AM »

Quote from: 75 toy on Feb 14, 2010, 09:12:15 PM

I'm sure it drives as well as the full hydro steering you would have to use with it.

could you elaborate on this please?

Slobbermouth · « **Reply #24 on:** Feb 16, 2010, 08:10:42 AM »

Hey Ironclad, Do you have any pics of your set-up ? The old post wont let me view your photo.

IronClad · « **Reply #25 on:** Feb 16, 2010, 08:14:11 AM »

Quote from: Slobbermouth on Feb 16, 2010, 08:10:42 AM

Hey Ironclad, Do you have any pics of your set-up ? The old post wont let me view your photo.

will have to wait till i can get all my files back as that server closed.. waiting on my buddy to send them over to me. BUT im about to ditch the coils in the back of my new truck and put my 1/4 elip springs in it. I'll be sure to get pics of that

Slobbermouth · « **Reply #26 on:** Feb 16, 2010, 10:06:40 AM »

I would appreciate it ! What springs are you planning to use ?

IronClad · « **Reply #27 on:** Feb 16, 2010, 10:32:12 AM »

they are off a chevy suburban with the overload removed

Slobbermouth · « **Reply #28 on:** Feb 16, 2010, 10:45:53 AM »

1/2 ton or 3/4 ? Would that be the 4 leaf pack ? I hope not cause I just sold a set a couple months ago

Are you planning on hinging the frame side johnny joints on the axle side ?

IronClad · « **Reply #29 on:** Feb 16, 2010, 12:24:19 PM »

3/4 ton if i remember right.. i got them probably 5-6 years ago 4 leafs i believe.. they have been sitting out in my parts pile for a good 2 years so i havent looked at them to recently =P they are the 56" long ones not 63" that i know for sure

With my new truck i'll probably be hinging them since i cant flat mount them to the frame and on the axle side i'll be making shackles like these

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