my intention is for fun. i don't plan to go into any competition races.
but at the same time, i'd like the ability to take on common off roads. i took my truck to one of the toughest areas i nearby, and it looks like this
it may not be tough for some vehicles that are setup correctly, but will 7 inch suspension travel be able to make that? and what spring rates should i choose?
as for the questions earlier, i've answered to the best of my knowledge... but you'll see how much of a newb i am...
Is it simply controlling up and down motion? i think so? just coilovers on double wishbone suspension
Does it also need to control roll stiffness as well? no
What's the CG height? what's CG? center of gravity?
Are you using all the travel? i'll have helper springs, should i subtract the height of that?
Are there aero loads that you're dealing with? i don't know
out here in vegas, there are a good amount of off roads that i think are smoother than that video i uploaded. so if i can make a vehicle handle that, plus have some fun going side ways off roads, i think i'll have a nice grin on my face
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Robert Culbertson
Spring inclination and motion ratio are some good bits of info that will be needed for a general answer.
What's the intended purpose? Is it simply controlling up and down motion? Does it also need to control roll stiffness as well? What's the CG height? Are you using all the travel? Are there aero loads that you're dealing with?
These are all things that can point you into a direction with spring rates.... and I also have no idea what to do with all that information... sooooo..... BACON!
