Jon-
This is still a 3 link. You go by whats on the axle. As for lateral
movement, I have a track bar. This stop all lateral movement.
There isn't that much stress to the frame, but I did beef it up. I have
1/4" plate on both sides to attach the jonny joint to.
Tom
jon@dakota-truck.net wrote:
>Tom Buban <biokiller@ameritech.net> wrote:
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>: Jon-
>
>: I have 2 long lower arms on both sides of the truck. The 3rd link is on
>: the drivers side arm. This is a new design idea we came up with. Seems
>: to work great. That way everything is moving in the same arch. And yes
>: the longer you make the links the better your articulation.
>
>
> Interesting! So, if I understand it correctly, then what you have
>is essentially a "2 link", if your point of reference is the frame,
>even though there are 3 links on the axle itself. So, those two
>frame points are responsible for all of the lateral stability as well?
>If I understand it right, it sounds like your third link is actually more
>of a structural brace than a link per-se.
>
> Sounds like there could potentially be a lot of lateral leverage on those
>two frame points, especially with the long main links. Was that a concern
>at all and if so did you incorporate any design elements to counteract
>any possible problems?
>
>
> (I hope you won't take that the wrong way - obviously you have a lot
>more experience than myself in regards to suspension design; this was
>just something that came to mind and I'm trying to learn everything
>I can at this point.) :-)
>
>
>: I used Jonny joints for my link ends. The have steel sleeves that are
>: surrounded by urethane. I know what you are talking about with the 3
>: point hitch. That is more like a rod end. I used all rod ends on my
>: steering links.
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>
> Thanks! I did a 'net search and was able to find some info on Johnny
>Joints. (Pricey little guys!) :-)
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>
>: And yes, we made everything adjustable. This is not necessary, but gives
>: you some"dial in" room.
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>
> Makes sense. :-)
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