Pro's and Con's of quarter elliptical suspension

fastford · 12-11-2012, 12:53 AM

Like the title states would like some feedback on this, decided to rework suspension in Sami, don't know if I want to do a 3link or 4 link or the elliptical setup. :confused:

Hope Springs Hauler · 12-11-2012, 12:57 AM

Pro : great travel
Con: chopped leaf packs

It was real easy to setup the links in mine and the coils are predictable.

biggin69 · 12-11-2012, 07:22 AM

Brody should be able to give you some info.

twiztedzuki · 12-11-2012, 11:56 AM

double triangulate rear and mount sum 14" 175 coils under it, quarter elliptic be harder to tune in, and seems like that came out when revolver shackles did, when people were obsessed about flex not performance of it

biggin69 · 12-11-2012, 12:17 PM

^^^ What he said. Links and coils would be easy.

93 Krawler · 12-11-2012, 12:43 PM

Even with the quarter elliptical, don't you still have to link it. I've seen this setup work very well. Terry "TKH Fab" did his Cherokee and Brody's Wrangler XXL with the quarter elliptical setup. Definitely flexes well.

twiztedzuki · 12-11-2012, 12:59 PM

yes it still linked, just way busier and not as easy to tune. coils its just a matter of swapping coils to get a soft or hard ride and you can change ride height also, without hacking on leaf springs

fastford · 12-11-2012, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by twiztedzuki

double triangulate rear and mount sum 14" 175 coils under it, quarter elliptic be harder to tune in, and seems like that came out when revolver shackles did, when people were obsessed about flex not performance of it

Good input, I think I know where a setup like that is at.

humpy · 12-11-2012, 01:33 PM

Like said above it's old school and it does work well but I have seen some weird unloading/body roll issues with it... Your linking anyways... Put coils or air shocks on it and be done... Twisted had a badass Zuki... Take his advice cause it worked!

Hope Springs Hauler · 12-11-2012, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by fastford

Good input, I think I know where a setup like that is at.

I think you do

14"x150# coils are heavy enough for a Sami. A beer can weighs more

Flxratd · 12-11-2012, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by fastford

Good input, I think I know where a setup like that is at.

maybe

twiztedzuki · 12-11-2012, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Hope Springs Hauler

I think you do

14"x150# coils are heavy enough for a Sami. A beer can weighs more

depends on weight of zuk, if you haul large cooler and tools u would need more. i bottomed out 150s eazy so i used 175 then went to airshox

94Dodge Truggy · 12-11-2012, 05:30 PM

3 link front and 4 link rear is my vote so now do it!

fastford · 12-11-2012, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 94Dodge Truggy

3 link front and 4 link rear is my vote so now do it!

Crossed my mind, especially if I put everything on yota frame

fastford · 12-11-2012, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by twiztedzuki

depends on weight of zuk, if you haul large cooler and tools u would need more. i bottomed out 150s eazy so i used 175 then went to airshox

Only thing in back would be 15 gallon fuel cell

fastford · 12-12-2012, 03:09 PM

Thanks for the info, I be getting a link/coil setup tomorrow.

biggin69 · 12-12-2012, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by fastford

Thanks for the info, I be getting a link/coil setup tomorrow.

Pics or it aint happening!

twiztedzuki · 12-12-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by biggin69

Pics or it aint happening!

yup! i think i got sum 12" 150s springs, but i like the 14" better, up 2 u

fastford · 12-12-2012, 07:24 PM

Pics to follow soon

Tool Man · 12-12-2012, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by fastford

Pics to follow soon

Is it done yet???hope all goes well

fastford · 12-13-2012, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Tool Man

Is it done yet???hope all goes well

I'm waiting on Kevin, since he did such a fine job on your rig

93 Krawler · 12-13-2012, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by fastford

I'm waiting on Kevin, since he did such a fine job on your rig

I retired...:p

fastford · 12-13-2012, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 93 Krawler

I retired...:p

:(

Tool Man · 12-16-2012, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by fastford

I'm waiting on Kevin, since he did such a fine job on your rig

why yes he did

hey wait i helped i drank the beer so we could use the alum bottles for gauge bevels! And was there for comic relife

93 Krawler · 12-16-2012, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Tool Man

why yes he did

hey wait i helped i drank the beer so we could use the alum bottles for gauge bevels! And was there for comic relife

You forgot about smoking cigarettes... BAH

12-11-2012, 12:53 AM	#1
fastford Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hamilton OH Posts: 163 Images: 13	Pro's and Con's of quarter elliptical suspension Like the title states would like some feedback on this, decided to rework suspension in Sami, don't know if I want to do a 3link or 4 link or the elliptical setup. :confused:

12-11-2012, 12:57 AM	#2
Hope Springs Hauler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 431 Images: 16	Pro : great travel Con: chopped leaf packs It was real easy to setup the links in mine and the coils are predictable. __________________ 1988 Suzuki Samurai on propane FJ 40 axles (4.10) 5.14 tcase 36" TSL SX

12-11-2012, 07:22 AM	#3
biggin69 Really??? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cincy Posts: 678	Brody should be able to give you some info. __________________ One Country, One Flag, One Language... LIKE IT OR LEAVE IT!!!

12-11-2012, 11:56 AM	#4
twiztedzuki Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waverly ohio Posts: 586	double triangulate rear and mount sum 14" 175 coils under it, quarter elliptic be harder to tune in, and seems like that came out when revolver shackles did, when people were obsessed about flex not performance of it __________________ SMITH BUILT PERIOD

12-11-2012, 12:17 PM	#5
biggin69 Really??? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cincy Posts: 678	^^^ What he said. Links and coils would be easy. __________________ One Country, One Flag, One Language... LIKE IT OR LEAVE IT!!!

12-11-2012, 12:43 PM	#6
93 Krawler >>>PMC<<< - CORE Member - - Administrator - Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ross, OH Posts: 2,069 Images: 1268	Even with the quarter elliptical, don't you still have to link it. I've seen this setup work very well. Terry "TKH Fab" did his Cherokee and Brody's Wrangler XXL with the quarter elliptical setup. Definitely flexes well.

12-11-2012, 12:59 PM	#7
twiztedzuki Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waverly ohio Posts: 586	yes it still linked, just way busier and not as easy to tune. coils its just a matter of swapping coils to get a soft or hard ride and you can change ride height also, without hacking on leaf springs __________________ SMITH BUILT PERIOD

12-11-2012, 01:33 PM	#9
humpy Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 573	Like said above it's old school and it does work well but I have seen some weird unloading/body roll issues with it... Your linking anyways... Put coils or air shocks on it and be done... Twisted had a badass Zuki... Take his advice cause it worked! __________________ S10 with a few air shocks..

12-11-2012, 05:30 PM	#13
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	3 link front and 4 link rear is my vote so now do it! __________________

12-12-2012, 03:09 PM	#16
fastford Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hamilton OH Posts: 163 Images: 13	Thanks for the info, I be getting a link/coil setup tomorrow.

12-12-2012, 07:24 PM	#19
fastford Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hamilton OH Posts: 163 Images: 13	Pics to follow soon