RAT ROD TRANSVERSE LEAF SPRING - SHACKLE ANGLE

I install a new transverse leaf spring on the Rogue Rat Rod. The change requires new spring shackles and I have to consider the best shackle angle. I look at the effect of different shackle angles using a model and determine the best angle before making new shackles and installing the new transverse leaf spring.
#transverseleafspring #shackleangle #ratrod #frontsuspension #ratrodsforafrica

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Outstand explanation of the design of the spring shackles and shackle angel. You just made it so much easier to understand. Thank you

[@ratrodsafrica]

Pleasure and thank you!

[@robertstevison1448]

Cool set up !!! Enjoy your fabrication skills as always !!!! Awesome morning brother hope yall are having an awesome day

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks! You too!

[@jaylee931]

that's a sweet ride...gotta be a fun drive..

[@ratrodsafrica]

It sure is!😎

[@peterroper7471]

Another great video, you always explain the job well!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks, glad it makes sense🙂

[@matthewscheidt7754]

It is awesome how and what you are doing many thanx for sharing your skill/talent!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Pleasure man! And thanks!

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Very nice job duff.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@timothymcfarland1307]

Amazing gems 💎 of information. It makes sense that there be a mathematical equation to figure out the spring spread. I think i will use this gem fo figure out the perch on a trailer axle springs

[@ratrodsafrica]

If it can help, I'm a happy man!

[@bulldogstrut1]

Swearing at engineers and their lack of considering the technician who has to work on, and repair their designs happened just yesterday with me. I had to change the low beam headlight on my wife's Ford Fusion. What a nightmare because of poor engineering when it comes to accessing this part of the car. By the way, I am very impressed with how you worked out the problem with your springs.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@garthrichert5256]

You are helping many of us who have similar levels of resource. Thanks.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Really appreciate you comment! One of my aims with the channel is to try and show that one can build cool stuff without spending megabucks. 😀

[@johnnymac1580]

Very good ⚡️

[@seanhammon6639]

Lekker. So cool too be walked through the dynamics.

[@harleydressler5136]

Thank you so much, that was the best description of spring and shackle travel. That explained why I had so much drift on my 1923 t-bucket. Thanks from U.S.A.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Only a pleasure Harley. Happy that it brought some clarity 😀

[@bart9859]

I learned a lot with this episode. I always wonder how a suicide front end worked. Your technical process of showing what is right and what would be wrong with different length shackles, was great. I've never seen as much detail in other videos. All of your videos have tidbits of information I can take away from each one. Bart

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you Bart. If I can share a little knowledge, it is mission accomplished!😀

[@kallibrand4106]

I like your stuff man .!!! I want to build a rat rod and this was really what i needed since i also go for the suicide front end . Thank you so much for sharing .

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks and pleasure man!

[@tonyvalentini1726]

You could use your original shackles if you preload or stretch your spring with a bar and clamps. Just a thought

[@maniestrijdom7271]

Take us for ride man! Proof is in pudding

[@ratrodsafrica]

Hey Manie! Getting Rogue ready for a car show next weekend. Rides and pudding on its way!!😂

[@tjaartvanderwalt8461]

'Stiff Div' - how is that for a tripple pun!

[@ratrodsafrica]

It's not me that's stiff, it was the frigging spring! 😄

[@clintbaud2349]

any idea how you determine roll centre on a traverse leaf spring suspension?

[@ratrodsafrica]

Roll center has to be where spring bolts to the frame if you ask me

[@rodransome3783]

The barefoot m3ch

[@rodransome3783]

😂😂😂😂😂😂