Mazzulla's new frontend

[CRAIGHALL]

1st stage of a project for the expo.

[E&S Racing]

Looking good Craig, keep it up

[roostthemoon]

What vehicle is that gonna be ran on??

[CMazzulla]

This front end will be used with a fullsize truck cab or an unlimited truck. The unlimited truck design is alot different where it connects to the bottom of the chassis, it intigrates with the boxed sheet metal back to the 4 link pivots instead of a tube like in the picture shown.

[jason@gmachine]

badass! nuf said.



Jason

[roostthemoon]

Hey chris when are you going to build a 2007 f-150 supercrew? I asked you if you would build mine when we were at the DA film shoot on the dry lake bed. I was the guy driving in front with the camera in the bed of my truck. I had asked you and you never answered me. HAHA. What do you think. Time to build a ford??:D

[CMazzulla]

Sorry, I would love to. I can only design and R&D so many parts at once. I am trying to always have one new production kit in the works and I just got done with the 2007 chevy silverado so ford might be next. Im sure craig will show some of those pics too. The focuse right now is getting this unlimited stuff to the expo this year.

[roostthemoon]

Sorry, I would love to. I can only design and R&D so many parts at once. I am trying to always have one new production kit in the works and I just got done with the 2007 chevy silverado so ford might be next. Im sure craig will show some of those pics too. The focuse right now is getting this unlimited stuff to the expo this year.

Oh for sure. I understand everything you just said. By the way, the new all black siverado crewcab that you just built is the best ever. Keep it up!!:D

[CRAIGHALL]

Finally "assembled" everthing in CAD--Look for it at the EXPO around the KARTEK booth (outside)

[Mcarlson1]

Are there any updates on this suspension? what its going on or anything like that? i didnt make it to the expo and i tried looking for pics and couldnt find any so if someone has pics or any info could you post em? thanks

[hangten33]

Awwesome!!:D :D

[Papá de Azúcar]

here's a shot... :D

[DRIVE Jon]

Looks incredible!!

Not much Ackerman going on...from the elooks of it. I guess its not needed much for full-time off-road stuff.

Can't wait to see it in action!

Jon

[xjobforacowboyx]

Looks great!!! Can't wait to see what truck this is going to go.

-Keith

[CRAIGHALL]

There is normal ackerman in the steering arm (C/L rear axle).

[DRIVE Jon]

I have just learned about the details of whole ackerman concept. So now I looking for it everywhere! I guess it can be visually deciving how little offset is required in the steering arm to do the job.

Thanks for the clairfication...the learning continues!

Jon

[JustinM]

Nice cad work, when you draw up a complet plate bulkhead like that, do you do every piece individually and assemble them or just do one entire part?

[JESSE_at_TLT]

Is is just me or is looking ad sexy CAD screen captures almost as good as seeing real parts. When the drawings are as detailed as Craig's, the project seems as good as built.

[CRAIGHALL]

Yeah I just draw lego's for a living !

All parts are drawn individually but "within" the entire assembly. I can see & relate to all other parts.

I love to see a cad view and a matching real life pic.

[DRIVE Jon]

I just modeled up a little SW Ackerman experiment at lunch....I'm straight now. I was thinking the steering arms need inboard offset=WRONG. Its all about the steering arms being off-set outboard the pivot. The angles in the pictures make it hard to see as well.

It's because I have a Toyota with the rack mounted behind the suspension....which flips everything around. :o

Got to love this stuff!

Jon

[JESSE_at_TLT]

All parts are drawn individually but "within" the entire assembly. I can see & relate to all other parts.
I had a question about this, but didn't want to hijack this thread. Would you mind answering a few SW questions? -> LINK (http://www.race-dezert.com/forum/showthread.php?t=38265)

[CMazzulla]

Ok, so I finally got a minute to post some pictures so here they are. This paticular front end will go on a prerunner for Daniel Duro (San Manuel Racing). A matching front end will be created shortly for his TT. The TT Front end will be a complete boxed sheet metal floor from front bulkhead to the four link pivot boxes instead of the tube design here. The idea for the tube design is to make this package univerasal for different wheelbases , the TT chassis will be 125". As far as all of the ackerman/caster/camber/etc... It is really a preference from the builder and driver, everybody has their own opinions on what works, I have mine and this is it.;)

[FarrisMotorsports]

Figured I would resurect this thread for Chris. I believe this is the same front end that's installed on my prerunner being built and assembled by 3D Offroad in Visalia, CA which has a scheduled completion date of.....REAL SOON....right?!:)

[partybarge_pilot]

What rims are those?

[CRAIGHALL]

Pro-am

[GHAcompanies1596]

damn roys wheels are sexy! just picked up a set!

do you guys offer anything for a 08 silverado 4x4?

[3d offroad]

Figured I would resurect this thread for Chris. I believe this is the same front end that's installed on my prerunner being built and assembled by 3D Offroad in Visalia, CA which has a scheduled completion date of.....REAL SOON....right?!:)

Yes the truck will be done soon(no more changes right?)

[FarrisMotorsports]

Changes.....yeah maybe switch to a cantilever rear suspension.....yeah why not!

No more changes...I promise

[CMazzulla]

damn roys wheels are sexy! just picked up a set!

do you guys offer anything for a 08 silverado 4x4?

4 Wheel drive 2500 HD Long Travel is in R&D and wont be done for a few months.

[CMazzulla]

Thanks for the resurrection Jeff!

[dirtdudeaz]

4 Wheel drive 2500 HD Long Travel is in R&D and wont be done for a few months.

What about the 1500's 4wd? I know dixonbros were doing some stuff, wondering if MZ was too. I like the look of your stuff!

[FarrisMotorsports]

Thanks for the resurrection Jeff!


No problem it was due for it. Everyone needs to see this front suspension on a finished truck to be able to really appreciate it.

[GHAcompanies1596]

4 Wheel drive 2500 HD Long Travel is in R&D and wont be done for a few months.

you need a guinea pig? :D

[matt_helton]

chris, the work looks amazing. keep it up there big guy. ;)

[CRAIGHALL]

Sneak peek...uh...when's the Expo?

[DUMP!]

Sneak peek...uh...when's the Expo?

Hey Craig, Those tires look cool!!! ;);)

[CRAIGHALL]

Thanks ! its actually got six !

[CRAIGHALL]

bumpity-bump...

[CMazzulla]

UH-OH!!! Great, now our cover is blown LOL. We are going to have a new thread on this when the time is right.

[Scooterinvegas]

bumpity-bump...

that reminds me of Jessy's RX7 dune buggy with the paddle tires in the trunk.. what a POS :D

[matt_helton]

rear end looks toed out. ;)

[CRAIGHALL]

rear end looks toed out. ;)

I think it's toed in...

[CRAIGHALL]

and krooked..ha

[CMazzulla]

Two years of drawing and prototyping and I have a 4 week window to get a roller. Anyone wanna place some bets?

[CRAIGHALL]

Lol-Can I bet...Gas pedal is done..

[CRAIGHALL]

Let's find some titanium...

[CMazzulla]

HA! Check one thing off the list.

[Steven_Tolbert]

Bump!!!!!!!!!! What ever happened with this project? any up dates? I screwed up my back at work and now I am sooooo freaking bored I need something to look at or read.......anything

[CRAIGHALL]

Project is still going...Chris want's to be able to show parts shortly after anything is shown on the internet. Chassis (tube work) design is almost complete. Many little things to consider and we're trying to cover all the bases in the computer first...

Craig

[Steven_Tolbert]

Oh cool, Thanks Craig. I can't to see this thing done, I am sure that it will be one of the nicest trucks out there.