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Old 03-22-2013, 01:34 PM   #17 (permalink)
HydroJim
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Working on my model and my suspension design today:

My plan is to use ATV spindles. They're the lightest set-up that fits in my budget. In order to get a front facing steering arm, I turned the spindles upside down. This throws a few things off in the design, but I've done my research and compensated accordingly. The only negative of my suspension is a positive scrub radius but, based on my reading, this might actually be a good thing. Car manufacturers used positive scrub radii for years to make the car easier to maneuver in parking situations.

Here is a link to my suspension:

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