Toyota LC 76/79/80/100 Superflex Radius Arms

[1MadEngineer]

Ok guys, its been a busy few months and I have finally finished my design work and submitted my final report and all the data on the new Superior Engineering SuperFlex Radius arms.
Ever since i first designed the nissan ones i have been itching to get a set done for Cruisers Well now they are done!




full report to follow!

[1MadEngineer]

Development Test Document
Superior Engineering SuperFlex Radius Arms - suit Toyota LandCruiser
Test criteria: Stock 80 series w/ HD 3" lift open diffs, sway bars and OME shocks.
Test regime: Performed on a 30deree ramp with front shocks removed to allow comparative measurements across the front shock mounting surfaces.
Tests performed:
1- Swaybars attached F&R, STD radius arm configuration
2- Front swaybar disconnected, rear swaybar connected, STD radius arm configuration
3- Front swaybar disconnected, rear swaybar connected, STD radius arm configuration with front bolt removed on Passenger side (to simulate 3link/X-link max flex)
4- Front swaybar disconnected, rear swaybar connected, New SuperiorEngeering Superflex radius arm installed.
5- RTI calculation – (configuration as per #4) 30 degree ramp driven forward and reverse directions.

COMPRESSED EXTENDED TRAVEL DIFFERENTIAL NOTES
TEST 1 543 640 97 3" STD + SWAYBARS F&R
TEST 2 505 660 155 3" STD + SWAYBAR REAR
TEST 3 475 770 295 3" BOLT REMOVED + SWAYBAR REAR
TEST 4 490 725 235 3" SUPERFLEX + SWAYBAR REAR
Note: OME shocks to suit specified lift = 710mm ext, 480mm comp, 230mm travel.

TEST 5 – RTI as calculated, 2850mm wheelbase. (config #4) Superflex arm fitted, rear swaybar connected.
Distance travelled FORWARD - 1795mm = 909 RTI @ 20degree (622 RTI @ 30degree)
Distance travelled REVERSE - 1690mm

Supplementary Testing:
A further set of tests were performed in which to acquire data for the optimisation &/or replacement of shocks and springs to create ‘a full package’. The testing involved removing front and rear shocks so as not to pollute the data and allow access to measure the available travel of both front and rear suspensions, this also allows us to measure the useful travel of the vehicle setup as a whole.
Results:
COMPRESSED EXTENDED TRAVEL DIFFERENTIAL NOTES
TEST – FRONT TRAVEL 485 730 245 3" SUPERFLEX w/ SWAYBARS REMOVED FRONT & REAR
TEST - REAR TRAVEL 440 740 300 3" SUPERFLEX w/ SWAYBARS REMOVED FRONT & REAR

RTI – (distance as measured on 30 degree ramp)
Forward – 1830mm = 940 RTI @ 20degree (642 RTI @ 30degree)
Reverse – 2065mm

Conclusions:
Overall flex direct comparisons (test#2 – test#4) show a huge improvement in front end flex, with useable travel increasing from 155mm to 235mm+ as measured at the shock position. This amount of flex (230mm+) is equal to or greater than the maximum shock travel as offered by most OE manufacturers. Test #5 was performed as an indicator of overall component integration, and the maximum constraints of standard suspension components. Continued testing and development is recommended to attain the better commercially available shock and spring alternatives. So for the first time a good bolt-in solution is offered that can finally use ALL of the available shock travel in most ‘long-travel’ lift kits!

[1MadEngineer]

http://www.offroad80s.com/superflex-rad ... t2983.html

[Jungle]

Love the comments about trading snake racing arms in. We have a 5 inch mega lift kit and all the bushes are stuffed after 10K of road driving. I'm not kidding either.

Looks like a bit more thought has gone into this design.

Cheers

Jungle

[badnuz]

oh oh oh im excited mmmmmmm

[philipw]

where abouts are you? and would they fit a 105 also?

Phil

[1MadEngineer]

where abouts are you? and would they fit a 105 also?

Phil

http://www.superiorengineering.com.au/i ... ?pag_id=24

cheers
Greg