
Off-Road Basics: Axle Articulation - Got Flex? - DrivingLine
2015年7月1日 · Axle articulation is vertical wheel travel – as in, how far the axle can move up and down relative to the chassis. Articulation is what allows the vehicle keep all four tires in contact with the ground on rough terrain, which provides better …
Custom built truck with huge flex. - YouTube
Slightly down from the golden crack is a bigger gap that usually only trucks on 40s navigate. Well Jerry makes it look easy on 37s!...more
Frame flex fundamental question - Expedition Portal
2015年7月22日 · In my opinion, a spring mount system should allow for some flex, but it should also restrain the amount of possible movement. Finding the happy medium of what is an acceptable amount of free movement is the challenge. Like ATW, I have limited my amount of movement to about 30mm separation between the chassis and subframe.
How We Test SUVs and Trucks for the Right Amount of Flex
2022年11月12日 · Our new test aims to measure off-roaders' suspension articulation. From the November 2022 issue of Car and Driver. Perhaps you've seen a photo of an SUV with one …
My Theory on the "Superduty Hop" and Possible fix.
2013年12月26日 · My theory is that it's not the drivetrain or axles that are vibrating/hopping, but the frame itself flexing........think like a large I-beam only supported by the ends and you jump up and down in the middle.
Flexing My 90' F150 4x4 & SAS Swap - Ford-Trucks.com
2024年11月3日 · 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - Flexing My 90' F150 4x4 & SAS Swap - So, I decided I would run down to the local 4x4 shop and see how well the truck 'flexes' (or doesn't) after I did my 4x4 and SAS swap. I also wanted to check for any clearance issues at full twist. Unexpected things I discovered though,...
Rear frame support and stiffener - jeepgladiatorforum.com
2024年11月5日 · With the Alucab equipped trucks, put your hand between the camper overhang and the roof of the cab while driving down the road and you will know the frame is flexing even under the smallest load changes.
Frame flex between bed and cab - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
2022年4月5日 · I know that the frame does not flex just between bed front and cab back, it flexes the whole length, even where the bed is bolted solidly to it and between cab bushings and core support bushings.
F350 Frame Flex - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
2008年3月4日 · It seems like the flexing is so bad that when I run over a pothole in the road the body flexes instead of allowing the suspention to work, this making the ride quality worse. Is there some way to stiffen the frame? Would it cause some other problem if the frame had some kind of homemade stiffener added?
Suspension Swapping: Using Off-The-Shelf Parts to Solid ... - MotorTrend
2019年3月6日 · In this story, we’re turning our attention to the suspension that will be securing the high-pinion Dana 60 front and 14-bolt rear under the pickup.