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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Stone, Dec 1, 2003.

  1. Stone
    Joined: Nov 24, 2003
    Posts: 2,279

    Stone
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    What are suicide front ends that I have read about.How is it done?What is the pros/cons of doing the front like that.Can it be done to numerous types of vehicles or is it exclussive to a select group of years.
     
  2. McGrath
    Joined: Apr 15, 2002
    Posts: 1,414

    McGrath
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    Suicide front ends are mounted in front of the Frame. Named suicide because if they come loose, the front of the car will dive straight down to the Road.
     
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    Suicide front ends are mounted in front of the Frame. Named suicide because if they come loose, the front of the car will dive straight down to the Road.

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    Absolutly right. Done wrong can be a very nasty wrong experience (voice of experience). [​IMG]

    Upside is longer wheelbase (more stability, better ride?), and better weight transfer (engine behind the axle center).
    And it looks really bitchen [​IMG] I like 'em.

    Done write is a good thing. Build the spring mount sturdy, my best luck has been with 3" channel and 1/4" gussets. Probably over kill after the first screw up. I don't have any pics, but someone here probably does. On my next one I'm using a Mark Williams digger front end.

     
  4. I'm glad you guys cleared that up for me, I always thought that 'suicide' was when you weren't running front brakes!

    Flatheads forever!! [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
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    I'm glad you guys cleared that up for me, I always thought that 'suicide' was when you weren't running front brakes!

    Flatheads forever!! [​IMG] [​IMG]

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    Well, that too. But it just isn't called that. [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
  6. delaware george
    Joined: Dec 5, 2002
    Posts: 1,246

    delaware george
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    from camden, de

    i just bought one..it's not on the car,but when i get around to it i'll post you a picture
     
  7. Stone
    Joined: Nov 24, 2003
    Posts: 2,279

    Stone
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    Thanks guys.I was wondering about that for some time.
     
  8. AHotRod
    Joined: Jul 27, 2001
    Posts: 12,316

    AHotRod
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    Stone,
    Here is a example of your question.........
     

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