New Amarok Suspension Setup

[gavs]

Hi all,

At work we're trying to nut out the new Amarok suspension setup and we are having some issues in regards to development of the front strut. As you can see in the following image, the front strut clevice has the drive shaft passing straight through it. Does anyone know if this setup is off any other VAG vehicles? PM me if you have any info......

Unfortunately we're flying blind at the minute because our Amarok won't arrive off the boat until june or july, untill then we are relying on our associates snapping photos whenever they can.

Thanks in advance,
Gav



Here's a few more shots of the suspension...









And of the mighty twin turbo diesel....

[phaeton]

So this is the Dakar Amarok??? like in your other thread http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ad.php?t=42730

Interesting design thats for sure
Correct me if I'm wrong but the Dakar Amaroks were modified for the Rally (as stated in 4x4 Australia mag) perhaps this setup is not standard ???

[gavs]

Yeah, you are right but the basic single front stut with split clevice and single forward facing rear strut is still the standard setup. THe front and rear anti roll bars have also been removed in the Dakar Amaroks for extra wheel articulation, generally another reason to run a twin shock setup also.

So nobody knows of any other VAG vehicles with the split clevice front strut??

[Transporter]

Touareg Left front, let me know if you need a better/different shot.



Picture taken from the front of the vehicle

[gavs]

Mate, that's awesome, it has relieved alot of headaches for us!

If possible, could you please take a photo of where the body of the strut joins the clevis? Is it welded together or is it in a clamping situation?

Transporter, you're the best!

[phaeton]

some pics you may be interested in....

http://www.volkswagen.com.ar/media/c...jpg/5l_gde.jpg
http://www.volkswagen.com.ar/media/c...jpg/5i_gde.jpg
http://www.volkswagen.com.ar/media/c...jpg/5d_gde.jpg

[Transporter]

It is a one piece strut.

[gavs]

Awesome, thanks mate.

Time for some Amarok shock development now

[Water Boy]

Who do you work for Gav?

[gavs]

Ah Ha, I was waiting to see who would ask the question

I'll give everyone a hint.....

It's a rather large Australian company that has an interest in products for the 4x4 version of the Amarok..... That involve steel, suspension, canopies....