Attex Springer

[George]

Look everyone, Whipper's tires are doing "The Wave"

Awesome Whip. It really does look like a smooth ride thanks to those arms absorbing all the ruts.

I really hope you and Bridget make it to the event in Ohio. I'd love to see both rigs in action...of course, you and Bridget would need to slow down quite a bit so we could catch a glimpse.

[mudbug3]

Whipper ,

That was some great video footage with your new camera . I hope to buy the same camera set up you have , in 2008 . You ought to post this video on Route 6x6

[whipper-ag]

Spider Suspension @ work

[Robio_8x8]

Whipper, may I ask a few questions?

I tried to read threw all the post so it would be asked twice so I am sorry if this has been answered.

Did you need to reinforce behind the shock tower or what that metal plate enough strength?

What gauge of metal was used on the body and was it mild or hardened steel?

Did you find a big increase in traction or is it the same without springs?

Do you loose power, acceleration or get torque twist on take off?

Have you taken it in the water, does it float higher?

[JRP3]

Given the opportunity I would like a springer Hustler 980 Bigfoot.
I think there is a place for non springer 6 wheelers. It would be an interesting comparison to see how well the springer holds up in the brush and rock crawling.

I'd imagine really well. Look at any extreme rock crawling jeep, lots of suspension travel in those things.

[hdble]

Well when I get mine back together maybe we can take them out somewhere you guys aren't that far away from Ohio.
It would be interesting to compare rides,and have a good time.

[jerseybigfoot]

Hell for all the work and math and stuff going into these springer things, I'm just going to add about 4 more inches of padding to my seat and pretend I'm driving a springer !!!

Given the opportunity I would like a springer Hustler 980 Bigfoot.
I think there is a place for non springer 6 wheelers. It would be an interesting comparison to see how well the springer holds up in the brush and rock crawling.

[liflod]

Hell for all the work and math and stuff going into these springer things, I'm just going to add about 4 more inches of padding to my seat and pretend I'm driving a springer !!!

[pepper]

awsome machine really gives me inspiration to start looking outside of the box on mine

[hdble]

Well on autocad it works out to about 8.5 inches max. So in reality I will get about 6.5 to 7 inches maybe. I was glad to read about the spring rates you chose, over many years of playing with jeeps offroad I got into the workinngs of shocks,but never had to choose custom spring rates. There were so many manufacturers that had the kit for what you were going to do.
This gets a little more involved,you know vehicle weight vs.comfort for an old guys butt, oh wait that was controlled suspension movement.
I considered the formed arms, but didn't have access to a press brake.
At work I have 2 cnc lathes,and 4 cnc machining centers, at home i have an old cnc bridgeport retrofit, and my lathe,so I guess I made my choice for practicallity, I just didn't have a consistant way of bending several peices.

Bruce

[whipper-ag]

[hdble]

Hi Whipper,

We built vw trikes for 15 years, so I have been using a VW cv and bearings as part of my mockup. I have several here, they are plentyful, but a little bulky. I would like to find something more compact, lighter in weight,but capable of holding 50 to 60 hp. May I have your thoughts?

Bruce

[whipper-ag]

[hdble]

I made up a prototype tubular a-arm today out of mild steel,I would like to make up a lower also to use for fitment. I'm still working on the bearing carrier design,but I think I'm close there. I'll post some pics after i get everything mocked up.
The final version will use chrome moly tubing for the arms and axles. Wheel flanges and cv flanges are 4142.
Fortunately I have been reading your posts and watching yours evolve,which has helped me make some decisions,that and 36 years in tool and die and design.
I do wish I had some of your back ground with 6x6's and buggies.


Bruce

[whipper-ag]