violentblue
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| posted on 7/7/06 at 06:36 PM |
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442 chassis material substitutions
Ive read through the debates on material thickness and chassis stiffness and I believe the conclusion was that 16 ga 1x1 mild steel is more than
adequate, I was wondering if there would be any benifit to using 1x2 tubing for the base rails?
it would increase the chassis dimentions 1" in height withought too much weight gain. Theoretically would this make the chassis stiffer/stronger
in any tangible amount?
a few pics of my other projects
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leto
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| posted on 7/7/06 at 08:18 PM |
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Yes, it will make the chassis stronger (or rather stiffer). But you will get about the same benefit by just rising the chassis 1. I believe you will
have a better payoff / wight by adding some triangulation. The members that are there are strong enough as it is, it's the members that are
missing that weakens the chassis.
There is however another interesting effect, you will rise the the front suspension brackets by 1 without upsetting the geometry. You can use 15
wheels without increased ride hight, avoiding the SUV-look.
I'm gonna ride around in style
I'm gonna drive everybody wild
'Cause I'll have the only one there is a round. (J. Cash)
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Mansfield
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| posted on 7/7/06 at 09:07 PM |
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There is however another interesting effect, you will rise the the front suspension brackets by 1 without upsetting the geometry. You can
use 15 wheels without increased ride hight, avoiding the SUV-look.
That is a VERY interesting point, one I had not considered before.
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violentblue
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| posted on 8/7/06 at 03:46 AM |
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never considered that, but good point.
I have seen the posts and pic's as to where triangulation should be added for maximum stiffness with minimal weight gain. I'll be making
use of that info as well.
a few pics of my other projects
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