You didn't get any ideas from that 4x4 Dodge Charger on Ebay..
I hope not...
Josh
"Jon" <jon@dakota-truck.net> wrote in message
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> Just wondering if anyone might happen to know of any good resources
> for information about solid front axles? Books, magazines, web sites,
> etc. I already did a web search, but didn't come up with anything.
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> Basically what I am looking for is information which would be
> useful to someone looking to design a solid front axle suspsension
> from the ground up, or transplanting a solid front axle into a formerly
> IFS equipped vehicle. Things like, the best way to mount the axle
> locating bars on a coil over suspension so as to prevent binding and
> increase articulation, how to select the proper coil over or leaf
> spring for a particular weight and intended use, same thing for
> shocks, etc.
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> I saw a magazine about sand rails in the newsstand once that had
> all sorts of information like this for the long travel IFS suspensions
> they use - talked about the arcs of the A arms, camber, etc. I'm
> basically looking for the same info but for solid front axles.
> (I would also be interested in similar info for solid rear axles.)
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> Essentially what I want this info for is I have a feeling that some
> day, in one capacity or another, I am going to be involved in a solid
> front axle swap and would like to know more about them, but also, a long
> term goal of mine is to build a custom tube frame vehicle with some
> serious off roading ability. (think: downsized Scoripion or a 4x4 go-kart
> on steroids) ;-) I have the basic tools and ability to tackle either of
> these projects, but no theoretical background or experience. I'm hoping
> to fill that void. I realize that a properly designed and executed
> IFS would probably be more capable than a solid front axle, but I
> envision such a system to be much more expensive and involved than
> what I need.
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> Anybody know of anything that might help?
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> Thanks!
>
> -Jon-
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