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Old 03-03-2010, 09:24 AM
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Talking Wicked Flex Experiment .... Input Needed!!!

ok...since i got MAD skillz at microsoft paint...I "painted" this up .....trying to accomplish the same as the Orbit Eyes but on a much cheaper/more universal level....basically it is a front spring hanger that rotates side to side as well as forward and backwards...my only issue right now in the design i that im worried it will sway REALLY bad.....fabbers chime in..ok pics kinda small...how do i fix that???
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Old 03-03-2010, 09:26 AM
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Orbit eyes up front has been discussed on Pirate, and everyone agrees it is a very bad idea.

You probably just need longer shocks to get more flex, as they are limiting your travel.
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I think you'd have to go with a 2 pin design for the top, frame mount. that way you could install the second pin for any type of street driving making it a non pivot. Pull the locking pin and then it will lean all over the place off road. (kind of like quick disconnect sway bar pins but much stouter) You'd probably need some extra driveshaft travel and possibly increase the front u-joint max angle.
Just my quick thoughts
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