which drivetrain configuration is cooler?

[sm1995]

Hello all!

I'm in the process of building another truck, and I'm at crossroads trying to decide what kind of axle/drivetrain setup it should have. I have narrowed it down to two options, and I'd like to know which one you guys think would be more interesting.

A) a 6x4 truck with full suspension - a live axle at the front and pendular suspension at the back

B) a 6x6 truck with an extra steered tag axle at back, but with NO suspension.

Edited April 18, 2015 by sm1995

[Milan]

I would go with the full suspension. It is more realistic and more complex.

[DrJB]

+1

Agreed that a full suspension is more fun/challenging.

If you're feeling 'adventurous', how about some air-springs?

[__________________________]

+1

Agreed that a full suspension is more fun/challenging.

If you're feeling 'adventurous', how about some air-springs?

Yes, I just heard of a wonderful compressor. If you are building medium or large scale, use the large pneumatic cylinders; small-scale, use small pneumatic cylinders for your air "shock absorbers" instead of shock absorbers.

Here is that compressor: http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=108379

[sm1995]

I would go with the full suspension. It is more realistic and more complex.

+1

Agreed that a full suspension is more fun/challenging.

If you're feeling 'adventurous', how about some air-springs?

Yes, I just heard of a wonderful compressor. If you are building medium or large scale, use the large pneumatic cylinders; small-scale, use small pneumatic cylinders for your air "shock absorbers" instead of shock absorbers.

Here is that compressor: http://www.eurobrick...howtopic=108379

Full suspension it is then! Thanks for the input guys.

Also, DrJB that's an interesting proposal. It would be a true challenge not just to design, but also to fund such a suspension system

Hopefully with the arrival of pneumatics 2.0 the prices of pneumatic cyclinders will go down so I could maybe take a stab at it.