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==What's a suicide front end==
 
==What's a suicide front end==
 
What's the technical name for this type of suspension?
 
What's the technical name for this type of suspension?
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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==
 
==Why is it called a "suicide" front end==
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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==
 
==When is a suicide front end appropriate==
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suicide front ends are popular on T buckets, Rat rods and modified or lakesters
  
 
==How to do it safely==
 
==How to do it safely==
 
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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==
 
==Resources==
http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/suicide-front-end-bucket-36158.html
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*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/suicide-front-end-bucket-36158.html
http://www.streetrodding.com/index.cfm/f/forums.getThread/id/7243
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*http://www.streetrodding.com/index.cfm/f/forums.getThread/id/7243
http://www.killbillet.com/showthread.php?t=291
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*http://www.killbillet.com/showthread.php?t=291
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197058
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*http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197058
  
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[[Category:Suspension]]
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Latest revision as of 03:19, 2 December 2012

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