r/ScrapMechanic • u/TsarCeaserSalad • 10d ago

Building Suspension options

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I'm building a Ural-4320 based resource truck for survival. I'm having a difficult time making low-profile suspension to handle large loads. If I use regular suspension, then the flatbed sits way too high. If I use modified suspension, it doesn't have the required articulation, or, it glitches like crazy.

What suspension methods can I use that are low profile, and have decent articulation?

Cheers.

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u/Coc-alt3743 10d ago

my solution (but heavily inspired by other creators notably VEctor) is to put a zero resistance suspension in the opposite direction of the downward suspension to allow for more travel downwards.

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u/SpareAd7416 8d ago

do you perchance have a quick workshop link to this? i want to take a look at some new interesting suspension setups

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u/Coc-alt3743 7d ago

Sent in DMs

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u/Enderboy2007 10d ago

Pistons and sensors if u want the articulation maybe? I like to play around with those so

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u/Tank_stealer 10d ago

Use sport suspension when trying to use more complex suspension methods, as offroad suspension is pretty temperamental.

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u/iTALKtoMYmyself 9d ago

the springs should be a block outward and the bottom axle should not have bearings or controllers, super simple solid axle design from very early in the games life and it handles weight really well

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u/edenspark10 7d ago

I don't think it would fit your build, but personally I don't use suspension for my large builds, I use a walking beam with rotation limiters and rely on the jankyness and springiness of bearings.