Making your own

scottyb · 05-25-2009, 11:38 AM

Anybody got pics to share? Are you making your own?
I'm in the design stages of an engine cradel and 3 link rear suspension for a workhorse..... I would like to hear about, or better, yet SEE some of your designs for similar projects......

scottyb · 06-08-2009, 08:54 AM

This was such a big hit last time I thought I would try it again....I know I'm a glutton for abuse? But, i would like some input from all of the experience available here.

I am about to build a pair of trailing arms for my workhorse rear suspension... I have a pr of suitable coil overs and a stock workhorse transaxle..... Here is what I got (in pics) anyone with any thoughts on this?

ruredy · 06-08-2009, 02:11 PM

Scotty, i'm not sure where the pics are but I remember the arms that wicked carts makes looked like a killer setup, you could dupe those out of the square tubing. the only thing i'd think about changing is to try and mount the coil-overs (they look kinda short) on an forward angle, that would give you more travel out of it. there's probably some reason why not to do it this, haven't thought about it much.

dirtysouth · 06-08-2009, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruredy

Scotty, i'm not sure where the pics are but I remember the arms that wicked carts makes looked like a killer setup, you could dupe those out of the square tubing. the only thing i'd think about changing is to try and mount the coil-overs (they look kinda short) on an forward angle, that would give you more travel out of it. there's probably some reason why not to do it this, haven't thought about it much.

The more you change the spring angle, the more you change the spring rate. Shocks mounted vertical will be stiffer than that same shock mounted at an angle. With out knowing the spring rate of the coils,you pretty much have to play with diferent locations to aquire the desired ride you want.

dirtysouth · 06-08-2009, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottyb

This was such a big hit last time I thought I would try it again....I know I'm a glutton for abuse? But, i would like some input from all of the experience available here.

I am about to build a pair of trailing arms for my workhorse rear suspension... I have a pr of suitable coil overs and a stock workhorse transaxle..... Here is what I got (in pics) anyone with any thoughts on this?

Those coils look pretty stout. You could probably mount them inboard on the trailing arm to gain more travel.

WickedCarts · 06-08-2009, 02:19 PM

leaning the shock forward is always a better way.. they do thet on trophy tucks because of the 30" plus tavel... you most likly not see a difference on a cart...

and Scotty has seen my stuff inperson...

WickedCarts · 06-08-2009, 02:44 PM

your engine craddle and trailing arms need to be mount in the same location front andd rear

dirtysouth · 06-08-2009, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WickedCarts

your engine craddle and trailing arms need to be mount in the same location front andd rear

You can use a pivot point on the front of the cradle.

scottyb · 06-09-2009, 07:22 PM

Good input Guys

I have a hinge point in the cradle & an 5 inch drop to allow for a small difference in length but, yeh, the trailing arms should mount within 1-2 inches of the cradle heim. I am thinking of using a square tube, the lift kit plate, and some bolts to attach to the stock workhorse shackle mount pictured below..... I just need to figure the angle and see if you guys have any more input....I really appreciate what your saying here. I know both of you have done alot of R&D on you own systems. I am not trying to copy or go into production

It is all just chits and grins..... being able to say I made it myself

scottyb · 06-09-2009, 07:35 PM

The trailing arms will be about 36 inches long... those shocks are the same ones used by Terra Toys for their rear long travel.. they are 16" long and look to have about 5" of travel..... I think they could be mounted anywhere along the scissoring trail arm to multiply their travel effect?

05-25-2009, 11:38 AM	#1
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,418	Making your own Anybody got pics to share? Are you making your own? I'm in the design stages of an engine cradel and 3 link rear suspension for a workhorse..... I would like to hear about, or better, yet SEE some of your designs for similar projects......

06-08-2009, 02:11 PM	#3
ruredy Born Wild Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Clover SC. Posts: 5,552	Re: Making your own Scotty, i'm not sure where the pics are but I remember the arms that wicked carts makes looked like a killer setup, you could dupe those out of the square tubing. the only thing i'd think about changing is to try and mount the coil-overs (they look kinda short) on an forward angle, that would give you more travel out of it. there's probably some reason why not to do it this, haven't thought about it much.

06-08-2009, 02:19 PM	#6
WickedCarts NOT a Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So CAL Posts: 2,147	Re: Making your own leaning the shock forward is always a better way.. they do thet on trophy tucks because of the 30" plus tavel... you most likly not see a difference on a cart... and Scotty has seen my stuff inperson...

06-08-2009, 02:44 PM	#7
WickedCarts NOT a Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So CAL Posts: 2,147	Re: Making your own your engine craddle and trailing arms need to be mount in the same location front andd rear

06-09-2009, 07:35 PM	#10
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,418	Re: Making your own The trailing arms will be about 36 inches long... those shocks are the same ones used by Terra Toys for their rear long travel.. they are 16" long and look to have about 5" of travel..... I think they could be mounted anywhere along the scissoring trail arm to multiply their travel effect?

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