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<blockquote data-quote="The-Boss" data-source="post: 454239" data-attributes="member: 1305"><p>I've learned a few things over the years building and watching rigs work. I used to go with the make it similar to a rig that works approach but will always use the calculator as a tool from now on. Once I understood the basic concepts of how the calculator worked and what the numbers meant it was easy to work with. Sometimes a small adjustment building can keep the suspension from trying to unload, rear steer when flexed or unacceptable wheel hop. I can tell a definite difference.</p><p></p><p>Pic below is one side of a crossmember I made building my buddy's rig. By bringing the lowers in from the frame where I had planned, it made a significant improvement in geometry. Had to go with this ladder design for driveshaft clearance. I just wanted to post a pic because you're not always limited on placement with a little work. Do it once and do it right. Worth a little extra material weight and work for me.</p><p></p><p>Fyi, if the material around the bolt holes look thin it's 3/8 plate.</p><p><img src="http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u634/rockbounce/20140901_175718_zps3e30ce44.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="The-Boss, post: 454239, member: 1305"] I've learned a few things over the years building and watching rigs work. I used to go with the make it similar to a rig that works approach but will always use the calculator as a tool from now on. Once I understood the basic concepts of how the calculator worked and what the numbers meant it was easy to work with. Sometimes a small adjustment building can keep the suspension from trying to unload, rear steer when flexed or unacceptable wheel hop. I can tell a definite difference. Pic below is one side of a crossmember I made building my buddy's rig. By bringing the lowers in from the frame where I had planned, it made a significant improvement in geometry. Had to go with this ladder design for driveshaft clearance. I just wanted to post a pic because you're not always limited on placement with a little work. Do it once and do it right. Worth a little extra material weight and work for me. Fyi, if the material around the bolt holes look thin it's 3/8 plate. [IMG]http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u634/rockbounce/20140901_175718_zps3e30ce44.jpg[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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