I just wanted to take a minute to write a post to share some progress on one of my projects. I am currently building a Jeep (frame is from a YJ, tub is from a TJ) with an LS drive train and super duty axles. I recently finished putting on the rear 4 link and front 3 link. Some of my experience with putting together the design. Originally I started modeling everything up in Solidworks. I found models of an LS on Grabcad that was pretty high fidelity and started to use the attached frame dimensions to start modeling the chassis. As all my fellow CAD people know, this can get time consuming haha one of the positives and negatives of working with a mostly factory chassis is that mounts and things can only go where they fit. When you are going full custom, you can put link mounts anywhere you please. Well I decided to just start tacking mounts into the places that they would fit and then use the 4 link calculator to start mathing out anti-squat and anti-dive. Turns out I could make things work with a couple of adjustments. As an engineer by trade, I know that even the best of use get stuck in the design/analysis paralysis loop. Sometimes, instead of focusing on making the CAD work out exactly the way you want on the computer, you just need to get out into the garage and start tacking things in place and see what is going to work for your situation. Happy early 250th birthday America! I hope all the Americans enjoy Independence Day and stay safe out there!

Do you guys think I should have the drive mechanism in the back, like a tank? Or in the front like a Motorcycle chain? VIDEO ATTACHED

Good morning all. My name is Jason from New Mexico. I’m here to brush up on my CAD stills and learn some tips and tricks to apply to offroad/automotive design. Current projects include jeep builds, class 11 VW build, 2nd gen 4Runner build, and a couple of mustangs (variety keeps life entertaining haha)