Torsion Chassis IDEA

[Rudukai13]

Alright so I've been thinking about torsion chassis for a little while. I know I don't currently have a crawler but I am saving up for a project, so look out for it soon. This is just an idea though, so it might come after my first project. The main idea was to get a torsion styled chassis that has the articulation of a shock and four-link rig. Anyway, here it is:





The basics are as follows:

Two chassis sections that bolt directly to the axles, connected through a bearing that allows the seperate pieces to rotate 360 degrees. On the edges of the chassis, there are elastic bands that are adjustable and allow the chassis to articulate a certain amount but not over-articulate. So tell me what you think-remember, this is my first crawler chassis design, so go easy-constructive critisism please!

[Kamikaze]

Its a novel idea but to over complicated. The torsions out now are much simpler and effective. But theres no reason not to try it, do a build thread and find out for yourself.

[Rudukai13]

I might at some point, but currently I'm saving up for another project. I will probably doit eventually though.

[clodstall]

cant do it and maybe make money at it by waiting.might be a good idea though.

[EagleOne]

Sounds like a good idea... try it and find out, lol,

Later,
Jake

[Rudukai13]

I don't plan on selling them. But yeah I think I will try it out.

[DKNguyen]

I thought torsion chassis could already accomplish 90 degrees articulation with the suspension alone?

[aaugman]

I designed this set up a few months ago, i thought rubber bands would work but in the end they where too flimsy, so i switched to springs on either side, seems to work like a champ, i'll have it on a truck in a few days, if my parts arrive..they got lost in the mail....i'll post pics when its done. a good stick set up might still be at the top though.

[Rudukai13]

It would be great if you could post pics up when you get them.