MT bashing

The funny thing is, I have yet to run across a huge thread about how ford engineers should be ran out of town because they used twin I beams not just in the 60's but again in the 80's and 90's. I think that a 2 link is a viable option and while there are facts that people need to keep in mind when putting together a suspension, there is no absolute right way to do things. Especially when you are trying to design a set up that has multiple working ride driving heights, compromises can be made to maximize the enjoyment of "adjustable suspension" without making a car or truck "dangerous" to drive. I my self have never built a race car so I dont need the perfect amount of caster for hitting the hair pin on my way home from work

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Grant Kustoms said:

The funny thing is, I have yet to run across a huge thread about how ford engineers should be ran out of town because they used twin I beams not just in the 60's but again in the 80's and 90's. I think that a 2 link is a viable option and while there are facts that people need to keep in mind when putting together a suspension, there is no absolute right way to do things. Especially when you are trying to design a set up that has multiple working ride driving heights, compromises can be made to maximize the enjoyment of "adjustable suspension" without making a car or truck "dangerous" to drive. I my self have never built a race car so I dont need the perfect amount of caster for hitting the hair pin on my way home from work

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well said zac

Funny thing is that NO MATTER WHAT people will always find something to gripe about in each and every magazine... it's simple, if you like the mag, buy it... if you don't, then don't buy it... simple as that!

I'm STILL getting people emailing me complaining about this truck, or that show coverage, or this tech article... seriously, not every magazine out there will have something YOU like on EVERY page. So buy and support the ones you like, otherwise, go cry somewhere else :)

Man it feels good to be able to speak my mind finally :LOL:

HAPPY HOLIDAYS :)

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CultureCreature said:

I have done my share of "hack" work when I was young... Nowadays I do the research, save the coin, and take the time to do a quality job. At the end of the day it isn't about my own safety as much as it is for the safety of the people I share the road with. If my bad work was to fail and I didn't kill myself, but killed a family in their SUV then I have to have that on my life forever. Getting low can be achieved in the same manner. Just takes research, time, maybe a bit of money, and a basic principle in geometry and physics...

When it comes to being a shop owner, what kind of a reputation would a shop have if, let's say a lower link bar tab broke, sent the vehicle into an oncoming car and either injuring or killing people. The shop owner may as well close the doors, change the locks, throw away the keys, and not come back. It would only be proving the craftsmanship that shop was putting out. It is bad business and one's conscience shouldn't allow them to let someone pay for unsafe work.

Max's voice is not as much to bad mouth and put a person down, it is to call out the lack of safe and quality work. If it wasn't for people like Max how in the hell would I have ever learned what is right from wrong. I have been on the whipping end. It hurts, but I took it as creative criticism and worked to improve. People shouldn't take it so personal, maybe they should see is as a means to improve. Take your lashing from Max (or others like him), go home, do it right, and take the time to send whomever a photo of your re-done work and take the praise that will follow...

just my two pennies...

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Yeah Timmy, the plate box you shaved on my suzuki 6 years ago is all cracked out now lol, wanna come fix it for me?

Hey just wanted to let you all know that John and I talked we have some interesting news coming. Also Tim from Vegas can you give me a call or anyone that has his number.

Thanks Bob

909-910-3184

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Grant Kustoms said:

The funny thing is, I have yet to run across a huge thread about how ford engineers should be ran out of town because they used twin I beams not just in the 60's but again in the 80's and 90's. I think that a 2 link is a viable option and while there are facts that people need to keep in mind when putting together a suspension, there is no absolute right way to do things. Especially when you are trying to design a set up that has multiple working ride driving heights, compromises can be made to maximize the enjoyment of "adjustable suspension" without making a car or truck "dangerous" to drive. I my self have never built a race car so I dont need the perfect amount of caster for hitting the hair pin on my way home from work

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LOL! I couldn't agree more. It's easy to "armchair quarterback".

I don't think any1 should drive an unsafe truck on the road but I also don't think there's any thing wrong with the "Texas 2-link". All I was tryin to say is that I didn't think it was cool to pics of someone work n the mag and bash on it lime the Nissan bd into doors with half a motor stickin out the hood. Wether it's looks good to someone or not just sayn. It was just a simple ?

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Just_Robert said:

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Grant Kustoms said:

The funny thing is, I have yet to run across a huge thread about how ford engineers should be ran out of town because they used twin I beams not just in the 60's but again in the 80's and 90's. I think that a 2 link is a viable option and while there are facts that people need to keep in mind when putting together a suspension, there is no absolute right way to do things. Especially when you are trying to design a set up that has multiple working ride driving heights, compromises can be made to maximize the enjoyment of "adjustable suspension" without making a car or truck "dangerous" to drive. I my self have never built a race car so I dont need the perfect amount of caster for hitting the hair pin on my way home from work

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LOL! I couldn't agree more. It's easy to "armchair quarterback".

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I know you feel me LOL

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HotRodDime said:

Funny thing is that NO MATTER WHAT people will always find something to gripe about in each and every magazine... it's simple, if you like the mag, buy it... if you don't, then don't buy it... simple as that!

I'm STILL getting people emailing me complaining about this truck, or that show coverage, or this tech article... seriously, not every magazine out there will have something YOU like on EVERY page. So buy and support the ones you like, otherwise, go cry somewhere else :)

Man it feels good to be able to speak my mind finally :LOL:

HAPPY HOLIDAYS :)

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