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Automotive Powered Off Road (AKA: Buggys, Jeeps, Trucks, Etc,Etc. ) => Chassis and Suspension => Topic started by: borris on September 15, 2008, 08:45:18 PM

Title: Front suspension rake-good/bad?
Post by: borris on September 15, 2008, 08:45:18 PM

 
At what point does it become too much rake? Is rake even necessary for a larger tired car?. What is your opinion/experience?

Title: Re: Front suspension rake-good/bad?
Post by: LiveWire on September 16, 2008, 01:08:45 PM

One of my setups is running 15 degrees of rake with 22" tires. I have not run into a a situation where I felt I needed more. With larger tires and small obstacles, I seems to me, you would not need as much rake. If part of the desire to have rake is for landing on your nose off a jump, I don't see tire size affecting the amount you would use. The same goes for running into the base of a hill.

Title: Re: Front suspension rake-good/bad?
Post by: fabr on September 16, 2008, 02:09:09 PM

Hmmmm I see your point.What size car are you talking about with the 15* rake?

Title: Re: Front suspension rake-good/bad?
Post by: LiveWire on September 16, 2008, 04:08:34 PM

7' long, 58" track width