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 | ||
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| + | ==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. | ||
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| + | ==When is a suicide front end appropriate== | ||
| + | suicide front ends are popular on T buckets, Rat rods and modified or lakesters | ||
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| + | ==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. | ||
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| + | ==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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| + | [[Category:Suspension]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Undeveloped articles]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Undeveloped Suspension articles]] | ||
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