'Offroad use only' for a reason, right?
That's the title of the pending classified ad. There's so many disclaimers, I'll never sell this stuff, but I'm going to try, in hopes someone with the wherewithal to revalve shocks may have better success at dialing it in.
They are long arms, by the way.
I did my homework, Paul, and, in my own defense, felt a sense of security knowing that, in Australia, any modified vehicle that's on the road has to be certified by an "engineer".
Granted, I see engineering certifications that are merely rubber stamped, everyday, but I did believe that they had the arms figured out, and did buy into the design.
They are tougher than the axle housing or the frame mounts.
My complaint with the arms, specifically, is they do not address caster, nor pinion angle correctly, and I was willing to take a 50% chance, but didn't anticipate a total fail.
They do allow more movement than any other bolt on product on the market and with a focus on US specific 80s, could prove to be popular, but don't believe the economics are there, not is anyone but Slee in a position to produce, and he believes it's alchemy.
Touché.
The failure, from merely the suspension standpoint, that lead to the ultimate demise, had nothing to do with the arms, links, shocks, or any other aspect, regardless the link calculations, but was the coils. They're soft, same as the similarly designed rear flexy coils on my 120.
Could it have been addressed in shock valving and anti sway devices?
Possibly, but I was sick of polishing the turd and, as you're well aware, had been discussing corrective measures for months prior to this event.
Ultimately, the responsibility is mine and I'll own it, publicly.
I'll liken the circumstances to hauling a heavy, legally loaded 26k truck/trailer combo.
You have to be on constant alert, always thinking ahead, because, the little Hondas that cut you off to get into the safe space you leave between you and traffic in front, can do any damn thing they want to do, as far as braking.
If you hit them in the ass, it's your fault and there's no amount of arguing different to anyone, even yourself.
Don't place blame anywhere but myself, but I do thank God that no one else was impacted or injured. be it a stranger or my own family.
You have the track record to make lemonade out if this situation.
Thanks for the vote of confidence.
It's my life story, in which I've now lemonade stands on corners everywhere, as the deck was unfavorably stacked, from my perspective.
This is a minuscule blip.
Financially costly and heartbreaking, but far from even the lightest bad hand dealt, be it by others or my own damn self.
That said....
Early indicators are the project these bits are donating to is going to be very interesting.
I've come to the realization that it's best to search for the "perfect 80" with intentions to restore ave preserve, which will take some time, as the criteria is very specific and very rare.
I also want a streetable wheeler and this drivetrain and running gear, since in tip top condition, maybe the frame are going to see another day.
All I'll say about and intend a different approach, being a pictorial in Hardcore, when it's completed, or at least well underway.
