box 1 has arrived
The rest of it should be here Monday.
I've started running a few numbers on the suspension and have a couple pretty good options.
Current Plans for the rear:
I will most likely do a fully triangulated 4-link in the rear. There seams to be no practical way to neutralize roll steer with parallel lowers. This means I will need to fabricate a cross member for the lower link frame mounts, but probably won't use a rear panhard. The upper links will have 1"-2" adjustability in length, and 1"-2" vertical adjustablilty at the frame mounts to maintain neutral handling different spring configurations (see springs below).
Current plans for the front:
Space is going to be an issue up front, so I still plan to use a 3-link with panhard. I am still exploring geometries for the front, and will need to get the powertrain in place before it can be finalized. The upper link will have the same adjustablilty as the rears if necessary.
*All links will have johnny joints one the frame end, and bushings on the axle end.
Springs:
The OME850/863J's are going to be tall. I am going to try and keep it a true 4" lift, which is the upper limit of what I am shooting for. I may pick up a set of regular OME850/863's as well. The idea would be to run the no more than 3" of lift and 33" tires for DD, and then loaded down with gear, I could swap in the 863J's to keep the rear level. If I win the lottery maybe I can even get a set of 35"s as well to run with the J's all around for weekend trail rides.
