Through all of the work on the buggy, i've come across a lot of different approaches for front and rear suspension components using pre-existing items.
here's a few from the golf cart "line-up"
Up front:
This particular model golf cart differs from most in that it has a solid beam connection up front that could be cut, boxed and heimed for an instant spindle/hub assembly.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Used-front-a...item1c22683bce
This one could be a near weld-in deal, and could be split and modified to work as an IRS as well ....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chrysler-GEM...item56445901bf
For those wondering, this is the most common front cart suspension, unsuitable for rough terrain because of roll-under deflection of the transverse leaf spring and limited travel. could be adapted to work for a smooth dirt-tracker or mini sand rail. Used in most club car, Ez-Go etc electric and gas carts.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Club-Car-Hub...item4cf32ae09e
However, the hubs are excellent, they are 4x4 bolt pattern on a 1" axle. Bearings are tapered type like most non-strut cars/trucks and very heavy duty. They're what i have in the Rockhound. Hub/spindle alone is below. A "V" cut through the spindle to free the axle allows it's curved surface to be saved and reused on another spindle tube (1 1/8th cro-moly in my instance). The hits this combo has survived without any damaged has surprised me. Also made me confident in my welds' integrity.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ez-Go-Golf-C...item2a1b41a8bd
At the rear:
presently considering a set of these as hubs ...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-GOLF-...item519e42ce71
With a pair of these mated together somehow for an axle.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/EZ-Go-golf-c...item5ae511182c
Before going this route i have to find out shaft dimensions, steel spec etc on them and talk to an old racing buddy in Reading who runs a driveshaft and axle shop to see if can come up with an insert bearing carrier tube that would double as the brake/sprocket hub for me.
Just some fodder for the mill of minds around here
