Suicide front end

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==Why is it called a "suicide" front end==
 
==Why is it called a "suicide" front end==
If a spring or some other component breaks the frame can drop to the ground, sometimes digging ind and causing a rollover or other type of major crash.
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If a spring or some other component breaks the frame can drop to the ground, sometimes digging in and causing a rollover or other type of major crash.
  
 
==When is a suicide front end appropriate==
 
==When is a suicide front end appropriate==
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suicide front ends are popular on T buckets, Rat rods and modified or lakesters
  
 
==How to do it safely==
 
==How to do it safely==
 
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In some government jusisdictions this type of modification is not allowed.  All welding should be done by a competent person, all parts used should be adequate for the design usage. any used parts should be carefully inspected. the vehicle should be regulary inspected.
  
 
==Resources==
 
==Resources==
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[[Category:Suspension]]
 
[[Category:Suspension]]
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[[Category:Undeveloped articles]]
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[[Category:Undeveloped Suspension articles]]

Latest revision as of 04:19, 2 December 2012

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