D-6

[Fabrik8]

Out of curiosity, does whatever software you're using allow you to do mass calculations? That tends to lead to those "holy shit" moments, when you realize the design is a major porker, and makes you re-think how things are approached.

Think about this: Make the trailing arm taller, make it narrower, close out the top section, add cutouts for the damper mounts, locally reinforce around those cutouts if needed, add access cutouts for the damper hardware. Closed box sections are much stronger, and much simpler. I'm describing a pretty standard design, because I don't see any reason to re-invent the wheel here.

 

[Monkeynono]

Out of curiosity, does whatever software you're using allow you to do mass calculations? That tends to lead to those "holy shit" moments, when you realize the design is a major porker, and makes you re-think how things are approached.

Think about this: Make the trailing arm taller, make it narrower, close out the top section, add cutouts for the damper mounts, locally reinforce around those cutouts if needed, add access cutouts for the damper hardware. Closed box sections are much stronger, and much simpler. I'm describing a pretty standard design, because I don't see any reason to re-invent the wheel here.

True but he IS trying to reinvent the wheel

 

[shawn]

Out of curiosity, does whatever software you're using allow you to do mass calculations? That tends to lead to those "holy shit" moments, when you realize the design is a major porker, and makes you re-think how things are approached

Lol.... Have you looked at any of the fucking model shots? You don't need a take-off to tell you this shit is heavy and inefficient. There's 80ft of tube in the back half, and none of it is supporting the shocks.

 

[rockcity]

Lol.... Have you looked at any of the fucking model shots? You don't need a take-off to tell you this shit is heavy and inefficient. There's 80ft of tube in the back half, and none of it is supporting the shocks.

does that mean this thread can be moved into chit chat? Please?

 

[skyhighZJ]

does that mean this thread can be moved into the trash? Please?

FIFY

 

[MetalCraftSolved]

lol

 

[drkelly]

 

[adamk]

How’s it coming along? Start to build something yet?

 

[skyhighZJ]

 

[mcconnell]

This thing a roller yet?

 

[tkeaton]

So, nothing since Feb13, can we assume the backer to this shenanigans backed out?

 

[braxton357]

So, nothing since Feb13, can we assume the backer to this shenanigans backed out?

You know there was never any backer/real rig in mind.

 

[tkeaton]

I know, I know

 

[93redzj]

You know there was never any backer/real rig in mind.

Kinda what I was thinking, just a dude day dreaming with a fancy computer software

 

[skyhighZJ]

 

[BRUISER]

You know there was never any backer/real rig in mind.

which is why it is not in the build section.

 

[MetalCraftSolved]

Complete D-6 lower control arm prototype, with simulated 3.5 inch OD uni-ball cups. Cut & bent by Motobilt.

 

[kcox506]

I’m tickled pink

 

[adamk]

Quick! Someone move this back to build threads cause I'm pretty sure those pics aren't CAD models.

 

[jeepinmatt]

Is the guy holding it in the picture the OP?

 

[willness33]

Looks like actual METAL

 

[Ron]

Is the guy holding it in the picture the OP?

yes.
He's gained a few lbs since I last seen him. But so have I...

 

[jeepinmatt]

Dang, even has the "Cat" hat to go with the D6 dozer title.

 

[93redzj]

10 months in and we’ve got a lower control arm prototype. I’m digging the progress

 

[MetalCraftSolved]

A look into the future of top tier rock racing and luxury trail riding. After we're done, I'll be able to send your favorite builder a complete suspension package they can finish with their own style chassis.