RE: Bob Stormer, scratch built Monster Project.
Rear swing arm:
Wasn't sure what I was going to do here. Because the sprocket is so big there is no clear way to connect the 2 sides of the swing arm. Ended up with 2 rods across the back to clear the sprocket. Made it pretty stiff. Not as stiff as I'd like, but stiff. Also, 20" out from the pivot point of the swing arm, the sprung weight of the back is about 20 pounds. That's without body, no cage, no mechanicals for the shocks or mounts, no batterys. That's a LOT of weight to add. I'm of the impression that the little Integy shocks won't have the spring power necessary to hold up the car and get me the kind of travel I want. When I hit the brakes, I want the car to really unload the back with lot's of movement, monster truck style. That requires pre-loading a soft spring with lots of travel. I have some ideas.