Max IV Springer

[rdr]

sweetttttttttttttttttttttttttttt !!!! our's next ???????? robbie

[Tinodesis]

Awesome!

Hi Whipper,

I don't have much time tonight but to wanted say I'm left speechless...amazing work!

T

[lewis]

That's one big power plant!!!!!! Nice work there Whipper I have got to see where you put the radiator!

This one is water cooled?

[=ego=]

Fully extending the shock drastically reduces its lifespan. The limiting straps stop the shock from forces that it shouldn't be seeing and keeps the suspension in the range that it was designed for.

Like Jeff said, they are used on all kinds of high performance off road applications. In rock crawling they are also used to limit the amount of articulation that the suspension provides.

As for the looks, I don't see how they look tacky.

Thanks Mike, makes sense.

Tricky to explain, but if you take the tire and the shock off, you are left with the A-arms attached to the bearing carrier. And when the A-arms and the bearing carrier are still attached to each other, they really won't go any farther than about 15-20 degrees down. In my case, we are using 2 ball joints on each A-arm to attach the bearing carrier. Either way, it seems when you attach two arms to something that pivots or swings up and down they only have so much play or travel. When seting your shock up you keep the play or travel in mind and use it so your A-arms are your strap. You also save money, because you don't have to buy a strap. And technically a little more light weight if you want to talk high performance.

[AussieMax]

Impressive work, it looks factory finish! There are a lot of people who talk about making this or modifying that, but very few ever get finished. Good job Whipper!

[George]

Hot Pink straps would be tacky but functional. My black limiting straps are cool and functional.

[Model Citizen]

[hdble]

A family that plays together stays together

As the posts imply, at the cost of shocks and other components, I run straps.
I have them on my drag car in lieu of snubbers on the front end, I had them on my buggy. And they will be on my aatv when complete.
Pretty doesn't matter when function requires the use of an item.
Except for ladies safety apparel of course


Have a great day all.

[Tinodesis]

Ego, Just curious, how will you be adjusting the toe-in & camber with your ball joint set-up? A close-up pic would really help to see how you'll be doing that. These guys love project- in- the -works pics.

Is this a trick question?

I had to think about it for a minute. We can't do both with two ball joints on top. Correct?

[Model Citizen]

[hdble]

Sure Bridget, we can't have you ladies getting a black eye or getting knocked out now can we.
That is why it is much safer to drive your 6x6

[Model Citizen]

[Tinodesis]

Not a trick question, Tinodesis. It can be done, just wondering how you were going to do it.

Isn't R & D fun?

Bridget

I don't have an answer for you right now. One more item to investigate.

I enjoy the R & D. I have certainly learned a lot and I feel more confident about what we're building. Our first one won't be perfect, but it will be a big accomplishment for us.

T

[Model Citizen]

[rdr]

I realized a looong time ago when we were dating, that if I was ever going to see you much, I better like hanging out & working in the garage with you.

Bridget [/QUOTE]

how sweetttttttttttttttttttttttttttt wish my wife did that . robbie