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Link vs Radius Arm Setup

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08 Jan 2017 16:33 #176389 by OllieNZ
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TomDK wrote: You could also consider something like an A-frame for the rear axle. Much like the Land Rover. Seems to work pretty well.


Iirc Placek did that with his jimny. It's definitely another option that I'll look at.

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08 Jan 2017 17:50 #176396 by Keithy
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I don't think he's posted any progress for a while....

I like this type of 3 link.

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08 Jan 2017 18:03 #176398 by TomDK
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Exactly the A frame type of suspension I mentioned. Looks rather simple to setup compared to a 4 link. And you don't need the panhard rod as with the 3 link.

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08 Jan 2017 18:10 #176399 by OllieNZ
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Keithy wrote: I don't think he's posted any progress for a while....

I like this type of 3 link.


I think that's the type of link TomDK is talking about, technically it's considered a 4 link. Even though it comes to a single point on top of the rear axle, geometrically it behaves and is calculated in the same manner. I wasn't planning on relocating the fuel tank so I'm not sure if I'll have room for that type of linkage. That fun will all come once I've got the body off :woohoo:

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08 Jan 2017 18:11 #176400 by OllieNZ
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Oops, didn't see your post Tom

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08 Jan 2017 20:23 #176405 by Keithy
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Drew these a while back long hole distance 550 front 670 rear short centres 147 front 150 rear....I need to check the 147...seems strange?

That's as far as I got....no idea of the chassis separation distance.



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