LRNAD90
Well-known member
Have I been living under a rock? I just came across this, and never heard of it before (maybe most of you have, if so I apologize). Granted it is more in the Jeep world, but it appears they have been doing this since 2014.
Corner Travel Index. Instead of driving up a ramp, two hydraulic lifts lift opposite corners of the vehicle until it lifts a wheel. Seems much more realistic for testing flex as it relates to off-road capabilities. This is what they needed for those Rover Twist Off events of yesteryear (I'm sure there are others here that remember those?!?)
Assuming one doesn't get too caught up in the 'number', and use it to see balance front to rear, and if/where there are clearance/binding issues, etc. Seems like it could be a really great tool for built trucks.
@Uncle Douglas and others that are involved in planning the big Rover Events (like the LR National Rally) should look into getting Metalcloak to bring their trailer out to the event. Could be fun..
I'm really curious if their DuroFlex bushings (https://metalcloak.com/metalcloak-duroflex-joints-suspension-builder-parts.html) could be adapted to the Land Rover Radius arms, as the bind here is the main limiting factor in cross axle suspension flex-
RTE, SG, etc, do you see the potential here?
Corner Travel Index. Instead of driving up a ramp, two hydraulic lifts lift opposite corners of the vehicle until it lifts a wheel. Seems much more realistic for testing flex as it relates to off-road capabilities. This is what they needed for those Rover Twist Off events of yesteryear (I'm sure there are others here that remember those?!?)
Assuming one doesn't get too caught up in the 'number', and use it to see balance front to rear, and if/where there are clearance/binding issues, etc. Seems like it could be a really great tool for built trucks.
@Uncle Douglas and others that are involved in planning the big Rover Events (like the LR National Rally) should look into getting Metalcloak to bring their trailer out to the event. Could be fun..
I'm really curious if their DuroFlex bushings (https://metalcloak.com/metalcloak-duroflex-joints-suspension-builder-parts.html) could be adapted to the Land Rover Radius arms, as the bind here is the main limiting factor in cross axle suspension flex-
RTE, SG, etc, do you see the potential here?