baddawgcustoms
Active Member
I'm considering using the 1/4 elliptical setup on my frame, and the design I'm considering is using the spring as the lower half of the 4 bar setup without a shackle so no panhard bar is needed. What I don't understand for the life of me is how this setup doesn't get in a bind when one wheel goes up (just say for instance right side is up on a curb and the other is still flat). With no way for the location where the spring attaches to pivot, it just seems like the front of the spring would try to twist. Also, I've read in several places this setup is not recommended with a tube axle because it will not flex like an I-beam axle can. I've received tons of education by reading the forums from my fellow gear heads with much more experience than myself with these cars, and thanks a million for it. I've been planning this build for several years but I just don't want to start buying anything (other than engine trans and rear). Till I have the plans drawn out. The one thing I am taking to heart about the advice I've read, is poor planning leads to poor designed cars, and I want that nipped in the bud before I turn on my welder. I know sometimes things change on the fly, but I want surprises to a minimum. Thanks for the help ahead of time.