Yo. This is so rad.
Why beams instead of four-link, btw?
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Yo. This is so rad.
Why beams instead of four-link, btw?
I just think they're neat haha
I have a 1996 F150 2WD which has beams and they've always kinda fascinated me as a solution so I wanted to dive into the design considerations.
100% understand. I drove an 80s Ranger for a while and same. Thought it was an interesting setup.
Post more as you make progress. I would love to see it!
What material did you print it with?
Econofil PLA from filaments.ca
I love this line of filament, never had any problems with it. Used this colour just to use it up on my first test print, it's not my favourite colour. Looks too much like dry pasta.
I was mostly wondering if PLA is a good material for these kind of things. But why not :)
I didn't know about filaments.ca. they seem like a nice company. Unfortunately I don't live close bye.
Time will tell! I've made another person's design for an RC buggy out of PLA and it has held up fairly well for the most part. Worst case I can try PETG if I have issues.