Scary custom suspension nightmare

[Rhino]

The pinion angle change was addressed with the adjustable links... interesting... but just a band-aid. Although, the longer the arm, the less the pinion changes. Depending on how far back the motor sits, and how long those links are, it may not be too bad. Don't most truck arm/2link setups just mount like a leaf spring and use shims to adjust pinion angle? While more of a pain... it would be must cleaner looking. Though this setup probably looks awesomely high tech and ingenious to the average joe.


The A/C compressor converted to an engine driver compressor for bags is gaining popularity. No noise, plenty of air, one less electrical draw, and one less "thing" to pack somewhere.

It's probably a matter of semantics; but for clarification, the pinion angle change through the suspension's arc can not be addressed with a static link. Regardless of it's adjustability. You can correct it for ride height, but you'll still have the same change with travel. You're absolutely right that a longer arm would help with the angular change. I have a similar setup on the front of my TJ. Long arms mounting on a belly skid to the bottom of the axle, then smaller arms mounted between the upper mount and lower link for controlling pinion angle.

[chevy42083]

Yeah... I wasn't very clear. I just meant it could be adjusted after being put on the road to get the best out of the setup.... not that it would change or anything. A perfect design before hand would negate the need completely.. but would be "set" at proper at a given ride height.

[thetoystore]

that suspention was built to gain alot of lift. thus the bags on the bars to clear the massive wheels and the low fenders. not but its diffently not a good racing suspention but for low and slow crusing to town driving it would be fine. is there a better option. well yea but its not bad

[terryr]

With the bags and shocks at the front of the arms it will have a very soft ride with poor control.

The front balljoint is way beyond the proper angle. Complete with torched a-arm.

If those rear links would self adjust pinion angle as the suspension rose then he'd really have something neat.

[TonyHuntimer]

With the bags and shocks at the front of the arms it will have a very soft ride with poor control.

The front balljoint is way beyond the proper angle. Complete with torched a-arm.

If those rear links would self adjust pinion angle as the suspension rose then he'd really have something neat.

Great minds think alike. I was thinking all of what you wrote. That front control arm and ball joint are scary. I've seen a lot of similar wheels on pickups and SUV's.

The owner should install some limiting straps. Those shocks look like they are maxed out and holding up the rear axle. Last time I checked, that's not good for shocks or airbags.

[Lowend]

[venturabeachpup]

LOL... I like the look of the car and would drive it if Kitty could ride shotgun!

[MrQuick]

ahhh come on...Toonces would roll dat!


vince