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Old 05-11-2020, 03:15 PM   #4
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Re: Looking for input on my front suspension

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Originally Posted by doug_p View Post
Thanks for the reply - So with regards to my POL arms, the way they are designed, there is a "donut" welded to the bottom of the arm with a "key, or tab" perpendicular to the donut, so they are not just flat. The key locks the lower bag mount into place, and the donut fits inside the bag mount. At this point, as opposed to modifying what i have, I think I'd rather sell these, and buy something that is already designed. My handiwork is ok, but I am not an engineer, or a welder by trade ; ), more of a weekend warrior if you will. There are many things I am willing to dig into, as long as I can do some research ahead of time, this one has sort of jammed me up. I guess that is what happens when you change your mind after having bought some goodies. The alternative is to go ahead and go with bags, add an air system, at least for the front end, and maybe buy something that is up-gradable for future rear bag use also.
I would love to autocross more, but honestly, I am looking at 2-3 opportunities a year, and I am far from Pro, or Pro-x, so maybe the bags aren't as big a deal as I am thinking . . .
Makes sense then to try something else as far as the arms are concerned.

As far as Auto-crossing.... Either suspension type can be built to get the job done. The coil based (coil-overs included) set-ups far out number air based systems so the parts support might be greater. That being said, if you decide to move on from the air suspension, you want a set-up that has a good to aggressive Camber curve for taking corners & throwing the truck around in a parking lot. Keep that in mind when sourcing your parts.
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