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    Long Travel Off Road Go-Kart Suspension

    This buggy is a lot like what I want to build. Any formulas or books you can point me to would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for all your input guys. Tyler General overview: 50-60 inches track width 72 inch wheel base 12 inch ground clearance 12 inch bump travel 6 inch droop 16-18 inches...
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    Long Travel Off Road Go-Kart Suspension

    Hey guys, The initial question is about finding design resouces that outline design principles of off-road suspension. And design ideas and problem(opportunities) for building a relatively long-travel buggy style go-kart. I'm not trying to cut anybody off or be rude. I just need some help...
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    Long Travel Off Road Go-Kart Suspension

    BioMax: I think I will use a dual a-arm pushrod and rocker front suspension. For the rear I'm not as certain other than the fact that it must be indpendant. I thought about using a trailing arm with a pushrod and rocker setup, but then thought of using a dual a-arm in the back also. Any help you...
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    Long Travel Off Road Go-Kart Suspension

    I am starting a project similar the one these guys started. thread800-129475 Just to get my wheels rolling in this field. The only differance is where they went with a on-road suspension, I want to do the same thing with an off road suspension. Push-rod/rocker style. Power will come from a...

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