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[Merc4x4]

Frames should not articulate. Suspension should articulate.

Unimog would disagree

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[mcinfantry]

Unimog would disagree

Old tech is also old

and that’s also a farm tractor that can drive on the road not a road going vehicle that can offroad

but you know that

 

[mcinfantry]

Understood, I guess what I should have said, would it affect the flex? Lol, I do not know, I know what they are for, I have it on my GT500, and I have a diamond brace on my 68. Both stiffen the chassis for cornering. I guess, I do not understand why a strut brace would be used on a Bronco? It would seem if it was needed, the BRaptor would have one.

Then why are you adding it?

 

[Valhalla]

Frames should not articulate. Suspension should articulate.

You apparently never wheeled an 80's bronco...lol.. after enough flexing the c channel frames would start flexing / destroying body mounts... left unchecked you could flex beyond 12" of frame twist.... Should it do it... meh .. the way I understand the c channel frame was to make it ride less stiff... ie flex... I could be misinformed however.

My 96 is c channel as well but has not been abused beyond body mount stiffness.

 

[Merc4x4]

Old tech is also old

and that’s also a farm tractor that can drive on the road not a road going vehicle that can offroad

but you know that

The frame doesn't flex because it's old. It was engineered to do that.

I'm surprised you didn't know that.

 

[mcinfantry]

You apparently never wheeled an 80's bronco...lol.. after enough flexing the c channel frames would start flexing / destroying body mounts... left unchecked you could flex beyond 12" of frame twist.... Should it do it... meh .. the way I understand the c channel frame was to make it ride less stiff... ie flex... I could be misinformed however.

My 96 is c channel as well but has not been abused beyond body mount stiffness.

My 42 dodge flexed so much the tailgate would open on big bumps

and no it wasn’t work out bushings

it wasn’t designed to do 75 either

moving the flex makes other issues too

 

[mcinfantry]

The frame doesn't flex because it's old. It was engineered to do that.

I'm surprised you didn't know that.

Oh. You mean the comment of old tech

it was engineered that way because that’s the

The frame doesn't flex because it's old. It was engineered to do that.

I'm surprised you didn't know that.

i do. It’s OLD technology

I’m old enough to have worked on and driven them

 

[Merc4x4]

Oh. You mean the comment of old tech

it was engineered that way because that’s the

i do. It’s OLD technology

I’m old enough to have worked on and driven them

or modern enough to point out as a feature on the current chassis.

https://www.mercedes-benz-trucks.com/en_NZ/models/unimog-off-road/driving-concept/chassis.html


Unique frame concept.

Flexible and robust in operation.

At the core of the Unimog U 4023 and Unimog U 5023's all-terrain capabilities is the cranked vehicle frame with welded-in tubular cross members. Thanks to its torsional flexibility in combination with torque tube technology and the 3-point mounting of engine, transmission, cab and body, a diagonal torsion of up to 600 mm is possible. As the frame is completely welded, it possesses great torsional resistance. At the same time the cranked frame makes possible both a low centre of gravity and high ground clearance. The typical Unimog portal axles also ensure this. And the asymmetrical arrangement of the axle differentials makes it easier to override obstacles

 

[Bruno]

I suppose you guys are hitting speed off-highway to need this? I run that slower crowd and don't expect much flex. I did think about the B for added roll strength. Just wondered weather you guys are more looking for (God forbid) roll strength or more for Baja style running.

yea like - how many people are seeking out washboards to hit at 80 mph.... I guess people just want to spend money on stuff to screw on....

 

[BlueBronco]

It would seem if it was needed, the BRaptor would have one.

I thought the BRaptor did have this exact brace. Or was that sarcasm?

 

[BAUS67]

I thought the BRaptor did have this exact brace. Or was that sarcasm?

I thought they did too.

 

[Ninjak]

I thought the BRaptor did have this exact brace. Or was that sarcasm?

I thought they did too.

I was speaking about THIS brace.

https://www.steeda.com/steeda-555-5738-bronco-strut-tower-brace

 

[5GENIDN]

I was speaking about THIS brace.

https://www.steeda.com/steeda-555-5738-bronco-strut-tower-brace

Show ready styling. With the Steeda plaque front and center, people will know that you only equip your Bronco with the best. Perfect for the Bronco owner that enjoys car shows and meets and wants a unique engine bay. Stainless steel hardware provides a lasting finish and great looks.

Quick Removal for off-road driving. When you are ready to tackle a trail or go rock crawling, the strut tower brace can be removed in less than 5 minutes with 2 bolts. This allows you to get greater flexibility out of your Bronco so that you maximize traction.

 

[Jtbob3]

Understood, I guess what I should have said, would it affect the flex? Lol, I do not know, I know what they are for, I have it on my GT500, and I have a diamond brace on my 68. Both stiffen the chassis for cornering. I guess, I do not understand why a strut brace would be used on a Bronco? It would seem if it was needed, the BRaptor would have one.

You were right.

It is correct a frame flexes and suspensions articulate, but frame flex leads to more articulation. Articulation is not the motion of one suspension corner in isolation, but the relative motion of the system of all four corners. That comes from a combination of suspension movement and chassis flex.

 

[Strykerwsu]

I don’t believe they’ll fit the 21 (in particular the C-Bow Brace as the rear roll bar doesn’t have the nutserts installed from the factory to install it.) The B-Bow might fit but I’m not sure. I’m not sure about the GOAT Fab pieces as I haven’t seen them. These are probably less expensive versions of those that came in the Bronco Raptor.

My 21 has them, but it was sporadic or late builds only can’t remember.

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