A buddy is working on a coil rear suspension for my cruiser.
He built the frame in solidworks (not quite done yet) to see what would work well.

here are some pics.
Anyone have and comments about it?

When the suspension is modeled I will post that too

http://imagem.webphotos.iwon.com/1000031835/1000031835_172003105711AM0.8644831

http://imagem.webphotos.iwon.com/1000031835/1000031835_172003105711AM0.9544271

http://imagem.webphotos.iwon.com/1000031835/1000031835_172003105710AM0.5574152

Awesome... are you gonna' hook us up with a copy of that when it is all done? :D

To whomever wants one.
:D

Originally posted by Jason M
To whomever wants one.
:D

Good Times;)

Damn Tommy does good work huh?? :D:D Can't wait to see what he comes up with. :D

that looks good. It takes a fari amount of practice to use solidworks well.

solidworks is the shit because you can now cycle your suspension before building it.


when you are done i wouldn't mind a copy

Or use Pro-E and you can analyze just about every aspect of it...:D (I'm sure solidworks does it too!) :D

SolidWorks gives you a variety of mass property infomration as well as FEA (finite element analysis) info all for less than $4,000.00.

It is the schiznit!;)

ill take a copy :eek: that is pretty sweet

Originally posted by rugburn
SolidWorks gives you a variety of mass property infomration as well as FEA (finite element analysis) info all for less than $4,000.00.

It is the schiznit!;)

Been using solidworks for years and didn't know FEA was included :rolleyes:

I'd liike a copy too if ya don't mind. Thanks.

Sure thing,
As soon as the complete frame is modeled (including the body mounts) I'll get you guys a copy of the file.

I've got the same thing in Autodesk Inventor. I made it too correct so it's stinkin huge though. It stalled my old computer. I just bought a 2.2 GHz P4 w/ 1G of RAM and it runs just peachy even with the tub assembly on it now. :D
Somebody on the General board was setting up a download site for 3D geometry a few weeks ago. I haven't checked it out though.

nice i can cop any size emails but over 12mb starts to slow me down :D

FEA isn't included. You have to pay extra for it.
Solidworks does have a free viewer so anybody can open their files up.
You can even make AVI's of your suspension flexing and send it to your friends. Usually under 1MEG in size so they are email friendly.

I've been messing around with this in Inventor. I hope to get back at it this weekend.

The frame

Todd, better POR15 that frame. :flipoff2: :D

This one's even shinier.:flipoff2:
How bout a 40 with 80 control arms and 35s

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Mark '73 FJ40
[B]FEA isn't included. You have to pay extra for it.


Cosmos Express comes with SolidWorks 2003.
No extra charge.;)

Got this from SolidWorks last night:

COSMOSXpress - Analysis Tool Inside SolidWorks 2003: February 27th at 1:30 PM EST
COSMOSXpressTM wizard, a new design verification tool built in to SolidWorks 2003 software, can help designers determine how designs will perform under real-world conditions, and can identify potential design flaws before they are built into expensive physical prototypes. This seminar is specifically designed for non-SolidWorks users.
You will need a phone line for audio and an Internet connection to view the webcast.

Register today: http://solidworks.00b.net/ajtk/servlet/J?H=3cxk&R=497296240

Pretty cool for under $4K!!!!!!

Put me down for a copy too:D

Cosmos Express comes with SolidWorks 2003.

Ok, well that is new and cool.
I have been out of the SolidWorks thing for almost a year.
Still got it installed on my computer though.
I think I'll try modelling up some stuff.

Originally posted by Ballard
This one's even shinier.:flipoff2:
How bout a 40 with 80 control arms and 35s

those rear links look a little short and your rear diff is not only funny looking but ill bet its pretty beefy:eek: