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Suicide Front

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by freiertpc, Dec 12, 2006.

  1. freiertpc
    Joined: Nov 5, 2006
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    what exactly is entailed in a suicide front suspension?
     
  2. 53sled
    Joined: Jul 5, 2005
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    from KCMO

  3. Frank
    Joined: Jul 30, 2004
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    Stuff that'd get you killed. Things like putting the tie rod bar out in front where if you ever hit any road debris and it bends it, you could lose control of your steering. Suicide perch with transverse spring out front with no frame horns or bumper to take the hit. Basically letting your steering and suspension components serve as your bumpers.

    I have no room to talk. That's how my suspension is going together, but I have some plans to make a bumper that will at least somewhat protect the tie rod. I also plan to use a very thick tie rod bar.
     
  4. the-rodster
    Joined: Jul 2, 2003
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    Simply put, no frame over the front axle.

    There are many ways to accomplish this, but that's the common denominator.

    Rich
     
  5. flatheadpete
    Joined: Oct 29, 2003
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    from Burton, MI

    Here's mine....A ****py pic but it's what I have at work.
     
  6. freiertpc
    Joined: Nov 5, 2006
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    thanks for the help guy's
     

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