Re: Idea for adjustable T-L
Posted by Eric Boyle On 2008/12/27 21:08:06
You ARE talking about making the link itself the hydraulic cylinder, correct? If so, then you are replacing the link with the cylinder. If the cylinder in it's shortest length is the same length as the original non-adjustable link, then it won't lower anything. If you want to use a cylinder that will be shorter than the original link, then you'll be using a "pancake" type cylinder, one that's larger diameter than it's height. You have to use this type of cylinder, as a normal cylinder would be too long or won't have enough strength to withstand the pressures and duty cycles of adjusting the suspension on a 5000 lb car. I understand what you're saying, I just don't think you understand me.
The only other way to make this work is to use a cylinder to the side of the link axis, and basically in a "monkey wrench" type of arrangement, have two surfaces with the ball ends contacting in their normal spots. Otherwise, it's back to the pancake!
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The only other way to make this work is to use a cylinder to the side of the link axis, and basically in a "monkey wrench" type of arrangement, have two surfaces with the ball ends contacting in their normal spots. Otherwise, it's back to the pancake!
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