A Level Design Project

[Swagrid]

Ah right that makes sense, I'll be doing that then, is that why the shocks on A-style swingarms are so much softer. Ok, so like what I've designed but without the steel frame around it and just bend the edges of the treadplate up, that'd be a lot lighter

[katoom]

Originally Posted by Swagrid

Ah right that makes sense, I'll be doing that then, is that why the shocks on A-style swingarms are so much softer. Ok, so like what I've designed but without the steel frame around it and just bend the edges of the treadplate up, that'd be a lot lighter

Yeah, you should have more than enough strength there with just that center box section, you just need something light on it to carry your things.

Ally treadplate should be good for the job.

[Swagrid]

had a think about it now have this idea, took all that feedback onboard. I've reinforced the pivoting arms at the front. designed the arm for the suspension to attach onto (i've made further modifications in order to lighten this design but haven't updated the CAD model. I've also changed the bed of it, got rid of the frame around it so it should be much lighter now, i decided to use steel mesh as this will be just as light as aluminium and gives hundreds of mounting points for bungee cords as well as also being easy to weld. The sides are about 10cm high for reference.

[katoom]

Looking much better/lighter mate.


I'd think about putting a small fold or some sort of strengthener across the length of the mesh on the sides though, it'll be quite flimsy there otherwise.

[S7evo]

To help with the handling why not use a universal joint instead of a bolt to hold trailer on the back that way you get left to right and up and down movement as it still looks like a solid part,

[jellybaby]

Originally Posted by S7evo

To help with the handling why not use a universal joint instead of a bolt to hold trailer on the back that way you get left to right and up and down movement as it still looks like a solid part,

This post is from last year dude, this trailer will be long gone

[pd110961]

looks an interesting project. I thought about these a few times myself, for towing behind the Bonneville. I have seen 2 alternatives to your design, perhaps you could mention these in the design notes. they all have one thing in common.. to make sure the trailer stays upright and can swivel up down and side to side.
One had 2 standard tow balls, one 4" above the other, and the trailer has 2 tow ball clamps. one has a small universal joint mounted behind the rear wheel.

[Ebeneezergood]

its a 2 year old post mate, the guys probly finished school by now!