disciplerocks's B2 build thread

[disciplerocks]

It may not. I haven't noticed anything bad yet. But I have only ran to O'rielly and back so far.

 

[B2Guy]

well tell ya what. if it works out for ya let me know cause id love to do something different with my pos steering...

 

[disciplerocks]

Sure seems to me that this Stonecrusher setup is the same other than heim joints in place of TREs. Stolen from bonedoc's thread.

 

[B2Guy]

keep us updated on how it handles.

 

[disciplerocks]

Drove to work today. There is some bump steer, but not any more than what I had before. I also need to check the toe. Its probably off. I didn't get to last night, I ran out of light. Will adjust and post results.

I am also off all weekend! Have 2 whole days. Haven't seen that since I cant remember.

 

[B2Guy]

awesome man. if it works out good for ya ill probably go the same route.

 

[ThatGuy]

How close is the pivot point to the pivot bolt? That will determine the "phase" of your steering. Are you running a drop pitman arm?

 

[disciplerocks]

What do you mean? And no I don't have a drop pitman arm. If I did, I could keep the steering stock.

 

[B2Guy]

i do have a drop pitman arm and my steering linkage is still a little to steep. you think this would help with play in the wheel to?

 

[ThatGuy]

What I mean is that in order for it to work properly, you have to have more than just a Y-link steering. The reason that one hasn't been put out using TREs is because of the machining cost associated with making a "kit" that will work. The SCS works well because the pivot points of the steering are in direct relation to the pivot points of the axle. Hence, being "in phase" with the suspension as described in the tech library article written by Junkie.

http://www.therangerstation.com/Magazine/winter2008/steering_tech.htm

If the pivot points aren't "in phase" then you will still have the normal bumpsteer (maybe not as bad) as the standard steering. Anthony designed the SCS to be used with a drop pitman arm to put the driver's side pivot in the same plane as the pass. side axle beam and vice-versa. If the pivot points of the steering aren't in the same plane as the pivot points of the axle then you end up with bumpsteer and the funky handling characteristics of the TTB.

Post up a pic from the front of your rig and I can show you what I'm talking about.

 

[B2Guy]

any updates, pics on the steering setup?

 

[disciplerocks]

Nope........beer.......that will prevent you from getting anything done

 

[B2Guy]

yep, thatll do it

 

[disciplerocks]

Finally got her aligned. It was a bitch since I can't adjust each tire separately and I am anal about keeping my steering wheel straight. And I had some camber I needed to take care of too. Here is a better pic of the setup.

 

[B2Guy]

have you wheeled with that set up yet? seems like the pivot points need to align with the steering and the beams. thats the only thing i have a concern with.