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Old 01-21-08, 10:19 PM   #127
Arya Ebrahimi
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I think you'd be better off with the bushings at the frame end and the summit joint at the axle end. For joint selection I would just look at the myriad of "normal" wishbone links out there.

If you think about it, the joints at the frame on a wishbone don't have any "misalignment" through their travel, only rotation. The joint at the axle is where all the articulation occurs.

For your lowers, I'd run bushings at one end, flex joints at the other. There's been a variety of discussion on th matter, but I like flex joints at the frame end to keep them out of the mud/grime as much as possible.

Dusty, I will come right out and say I'm no expert. I just feel from my readings over the years that a wishbone setup will be better/have less chance of quirks than a 3-link with panhard.

You might post up your build plans on PBB and ask for input. I think that's the best way you can get the info you need.

Ary


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