After a bit of info on the independent asymmetric link suspension.

[willhand]

Hi I'm new to the site, I wanting to build myself a hybrid camper crossed between a Tvan and a caravan using the  independent asymmetric link type suspension which is on the Track trailer and the vista campers.
But I am having a hard time finding any info on this type of suspension, I'm just wondering if anyone out there would have any of the measurements of the lengths of the torque arms, radus arms and chassis width so I have a starting point for the build it would be much appreciated.
And does anyone know any info on the tandem axle version of this type of suspension as I have only seen film of this and never in real life.

[RallyDog]

AGday willhand welcome to My Swag. I've got a track trailer topaz I can get the measurments of it later today for you as I'm away from the van at the moment.

[jr]

I believe the setup is very difficult to get right, being "asymetric" both sides are different and not much is square
Someone did copy it and had ordinary results
A simple trailing arm independent is far easier. Theres a self build on here with trailing arms from LC100 and solid axle which looks good.

[Chris J]

JT is correct in saying that each axle is different.

It would be easier to purchase the axles from track at $ 1,053.00 ea. plus freight then try to copy them, the suspension mounts are folded flat sheet on 125mm x 75mm chassis section, and you would need to be very proficient in cad to even try to copy a track trailer.

Regards, Chris.

[edz]

In all honesty do yourself a favour and have a read of this build up of Diesel Dudes, the suspension will be as strong as you'd ever want and do everything you need it too without the mucking around of a fancy independant set up .. Follow the K.I.S.S. Principle http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=31775.0
Ohh and welcome to the forum Will ..