Editing Suicide front end

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==What's a suicide front end==
What's the technical name for this type of suspension?
A suicide front end is a chassis modification where the frame does not extend over the axle

==Why is it called a "suicide" front end==
If a spring or some other component breaks the frame can drop to the ground, sometimes digging in and causing a rollover or other type of major crash.

==When is a suicide front end appropriate==
suicide front ends are popular on T buckets, Rat rods and modified or lakesters

==How to do it safely==
In some government jusisdictions this type of modification is not allowed.  All welding should be done by a competent person, all parts used should be adequate for the design usage. any used parts should be carefully inspected. the vehicle should be regulary inspected.

==Resources==
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/suicide-front-end-bucket-36158.html
*http://www.streetrodding.com/index.cfm/f/forums.getThread/id/7243
*http://www.killbillet.com/showthread.php?t=291
*http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197058

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