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Author:  helmetguy [ Thu Sep 05, 2013 12:29 pm ]
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i got a new project coming up this winter and im trying to decide on front susspension.i have got to buggys running trailing arms with loose king pins and sloppy bearings in the front tubes.i tried the bushings in the tubes and really dont care for them. thinking about a arm frontend and would like to get some feedback from people that has gone that way.as alot of you know we turn over alot :oops: and i dont know if the a arms will take the side impacts.i was thinking of using uniballs instead of heims at the spindle.Thanks in advance !!!
Author:  aboone993 [ Thu Sep 05, 2013 12:39 pm ]
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I never ran a arms but they are taking over in dessert racing . Looks like replacing an a arm vs. a bent beam would be easier . I have seen several running around east TN

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Author:  The Wild Kids [ Thu Sep 05, 2013 1:31 pm ]
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Larry at the Speed Shop in Harriman worked on A arms getting all the geometry right several years ago. Give him a call he is a sponsor of this site.
Author:  jeff69 [ Thu Sep 05, 2013 1:57 pm ]
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Dd aka passat built a set on his sons buggy they are made out of angle iron they seem to work pretty good


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Author:  Terry fryer [ Thu Sep 05, 2013 4:05 pm ]
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This wouldn't be a wc buggy would it
:grin:

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Author:  NRIbuggys [ Thu Sep 05, 2013 5:44 pm ]
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Terry fryer wrote:
This wouldn't be a wc buggy would it
:grin:

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I hope not. Tired of the tanks clogging up the trails..... But I do like yours terry. Not like the rest
Author:  Pak Rat 2056 [ Thu Sep 05, 2013 5:45 pm ]
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I'm running a-arms with drilled of drill spindles and kart ev uniballs ton of ground clearance and fully adjustable

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Author:  NRIbuggys [ Thu Sep 05, 2013 5:46 pm ]
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I like that set up
Author:  giveitagallon [ Thu Sep 05, 2013 6:14 pm ]
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Packrats set up is nice , I can't wait to see how it's works in the woods . It held together racing it. And a upside down pic don't count Donny ! Lol
Author:  helmetguy [ Thu Sep 05, 2013 7:43 pm ]
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Lol!!!! I was trying to turn my phone so i could see the pics. And yeah terry your right we are gonna have one of each in trailor next year!!! I couldnt stand it i had to try it!!! Gonna be another supercharged buggy in the woods!!!!!
Author:  Pak Rat 2056 [ Thu Sep 05, 2013 8:12 pm ]
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Damn auto correct those are drilled out fodrill spindles.....funny you said supercharged there is a supercharged ecotec in my a-arm buggy :mrgreen:
Author:  aboone993 [ Thu Sep 05, 2013 8:30 pm ]
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Pack rat that looks killer !

Mike i think you can make it work

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Author:  Pak Rat 2056 [ Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:28 pm ]
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Thanks,if you need more pics or measurements let me know,Kartec carries the uni balls and arm bushings
Author:  helmetguy [ Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:34 pm ]
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I think I can to.im gonna try one more twist I think im gonna try airbags on the front :shock: .it might not work the first time but with a lil patience I think it will.love`m on the back!!! packrat if you can put up some more pics it would be greatly appreciated !!!
Author:  giveitagallon [ Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:50 pm ]
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I like the air bag on the front idea . I saw pics at one time somewere the bags were laying horizontal with linkage going to them .
Author:  Psycho Alpha [ Fri Sep 06, 2013 12:02 pm ]
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Cool set up
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Author:  Psycho Alpha [ Fri Sep 06, 2013 5:14 pm ]
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Author:  helmetguy [ Sat Sep 07, 2013 8:09 am ]
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yes that is a nice setup.i wonder which is the best on the inside pivot points, heim or bushing style? Has anybody angled the arms up in the front kinda like a racing 4 whlr to absorb the bumps better?
Author:  MadMike [ Sun Sep 08, 2013 10:23 am ]
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helmetguy wrote:
yes that is a nice setup.i wonder which is the best on the inside pivot points, heim or bushing style? Has anybody angled the arms up in the front kinda like a racing 4 whlr to absorb the bumps better?

Yes, Curt changed the a arm platform to help the arms take the bumps better. The arm moves up and to the rear slightly. A straight a arm would be a little rough on the bumps.
To do a a arm set up you really need to understand steering geometry like caster, camber, scrub radius, bump steer and ackermen steering. If not it will be a nightmare to control.
Heims would be the best just for the adjustability aspect.
Author:  helmetguy [ Mon Sep 09, 2013 5:59 am ]
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yes after posting this i got on race dezert and started looking around.i knew there was alot of geometry but now i know there is ALOT to it!!! :shock: :shock: well its time to start reading, along with alot of trial and error on the bench this winter.
Author:  RaceBugg1098 [ Mon Sep 09, 2013 12:09 pm ]
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http://www.woodsbuggy.com/index.php?opt ... =23&t=4403
here is link to the one we built
Author:  helmetguy [ Mon Sep 09, 2013 3:40 pm ]
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Thank you racebugg ,i was trying to find that post .That is a killer buggy yal built!!! if you dont mind i might pm you with a couple questions
Author:  RaceBugg1098 [ Tue Sep 10, 2013 12:20 pm ]
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sure, anytime
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