It is much more likely that the car hit the road than parts of the car hit
each other. Depending on exactly how you came back to earth the most likely
point of contact is the rear valance and rear frame with the road. This
makes an almighty crash, but doesn't appear to do any damage. The
suspension has to travel some distance inside the car to touch anything
else, but the frame only has to move 5 inches or so to touch the road.
(Note this is especially an issue in a loaded four seater).
Dave Vodden
1992 Plus 4 4 Seater
Hampshire UK
----- Original Message -----
From: <BristolBul@aol.com>
To: <morgans@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2000 2:43 AM
Subject: rear axle
> I've been staring at the rear suspension on my Plus 4 and pondering
deeply.
> What limits the upward travel of the rear axle relative to the frame?
There
> are rubber bumpers, one each side, but they are on the wood body and not
> purposefully opposite any moving part of the shock, axle, etc. as far as i
> can see. Also, the highest thing on top of the axle tube is the brake
line!
>
> While coming up highway eighty-five from Dennis' place at a medium clip,
the
> rear end became airborne over a dip and came down with a resounding crash.
> What part of the car hit what other part at that moment? The question will
> appear stupid to those who know the answer. I am exposing my ignorance,
so
> that someone can sharpen it for me.
>
> Dave Chappell
>
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