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I mean this type of part: WP_20131017_003 by benmisegades, on Flickr

Yes, those exactly! Oddly enough, I also can't seem to find any of the half-tall studded beams with holes in either end that were always used for steering setups in the past. It is true that I am using old parts, because that is what's available in my particular collection (For now, at least. I just got paid. )

Alright, well, whatever. I've taken it about as far as I can go. I ran across more parts that don't seem to be in the LDD library. Additionally, the "connection" functionality of LDD has its limits as I managed to freak the software out when trying to affix the other end of the springs to my control horns Going to attempt attaching the .LXF, just for fun SUSPENSION_01.lxf

Well, a little bummed out here....I came across that LDD CAD program and immediately downloaded it as I'm a 3D CAD designer. So far seems like a pretty good bit of software, but it's missing pieces! It seems that the parts that I'm using as control arms aren't in there, the hubs don't seem to be either. I also can only seem to find one generation of the 1/2 bush, namely the ones that are flat on both sides. In my LEGO box I have three generations...the double flat sided, the single serrated sided with the half-moon shaped cut throughs, and the single serrated sided ones with a cross shaped cut through. Guess I won't be able to post a CAD file for people to scrutinize. On the flip side, holy CRAP there are a lot of parts available these days! It's almost like cheating, they have so many different parts now!

ohhhhhhh boy, this won't end well...

Hi all, thank you for the replies. I may have a try at replacing some of the weaker parts with the fixed angle connectors as I do believe I own a few. I'm just worried about which angles I have. I had to improvise in several areas as I don't really have even close to enough studless beams and parts to be doing studless construction properly. For example, I do not own any straight, full width studless beams at all! Perhaps I will browse craigslist this weekend and look for used sets. Or maybe take my paycheck to the local LEGO store...I'm sure my wife would love me for that!

You are correct on pretty much all counts! Those small parts are indeed on the weak side (I just noticed one is cracked, as a matter of fact) Originally I was going to attempt to make a simple car, but I got so engrossed and carried away with the front suspension that I just figured it would be a fun little experiment. I'm not sure I've even got large wheels any more, save for a few from the 8856 car.

Making this my first post, I apologize in advance if this doesn't fit in here...browsing through other topics, I feel unworthy. I haven't touched my LEGO collection in earnest in 10-15 years, but luckily held on to them "just in case." Anyhow, today I got the itch to tinker, so I decided to try to build a front suspension setup. It has unequal length A-arms, pushrod suspension, and is fully studless. The studless construction is very very new to me, I've only ever built a few "new school" sets and have never really tried it in my "freestyle" building. Most of my bricks are from sets from the 1980's and 1990's. You'll probably recognize some of the suspension bits from one of the old Supercars. I'm reasonably pleased with the outcome, but would enjoy some criticism, preferably the creative kind The setup is a bit flimsy, and the suspension doesn't quite "work." If you compress the springs by hand it works fine, but if you were to compress the suspension from the hubs, as you would were the setup in a vehicle, parts just kind of...flex....and the springs don't compress. On to some photos. My apologies, all I have at hand is my cell phone. WP_20131013_005 by benmisegades, on Flickr WP_20131013_004 by benmisegades, on Flickr WP_20131013_003 by benmisegades, on Flickr WP_20131013_006 by benmisegades, on Flickr