Ladder chassis only with double wishbone suspension?

[LuckyLeprechaun]

I think this may be a problem with one of the recent updates. It seems like a ladder chassis would only work together with double wishbone front suspension, which often would not be the best option. There is no point in building a ladder chassis for cheapness and then use the expensive double wishbone (rather than MacPherson) suspension for the front.
I'm fairly sure that it worked well some time ago.
Or am I doing something wrong myself?

[TehFatKid]

From Wikipedia: "To be really successful, the MacPherson strut required the introduction of unitary construction, because it needs a substantial vertical space and a strong top mount, which unibodies can provide, while benefiting them by distributing stresses."
http://discourse.automationgame.com/t/need-help-with-ladder-chassis/18643/3

[LuckyLeprechaun]

Thanks. I was convinced that classic muscle cars had on-frame bodies as well as MacPherson struts in the front. You learn something new everyday, I guess.

[Daffyflyer]

Nah, as far as I'm aware the classic muscle car setup was body on frame, double wishbone front, and live axle rear.

[WildKarrde]

Originally posted by Daffyflyer:

Nah, as far as I'm aware the classic muscle car setup was body on frame, double wishbone front, and live axle rear.

This is true of virtually all classic muscle cars, and even the Ford Mustang had a live rear axle up until 2015.

[97 vols still not pirate king]

Originally posted by WildKarrde:

Originally posted by Daffyflyer:

Nah, as far as I'm aware the classic muscle car setup was body on frame, double wishbone front, and live axle rear.

This is true of virtually all classic muscle cars, and even the Ford Mustang had a live rear axle up until 2015.

You sir, are correct. And probably even Pony cars like the Camaro do even to this day, hour and second.

[WildKarrde]

Nah, the new Challenger and Camaro were both re-introduce IRS, it kinda forced Ford to do the same.

[LuckyLeprechaun]

Originally posted by DarkestKnight:

Originally posted by WildKarrde:

This is true of virtually all classic muscle cars, and even the Ford Mustang had a live rear axle up until 2015.

You sir, are correct. And probably even Pony cars like the Camaro do even to this day, hour and second.

The current Dodge Charger and Challenger utilise the LX platform, which is based off the Mercedes W210 and does have independent rear suspension. The Camaro received independent rear suspension on its reintroduction in 2009 and Ford finally scrapped the live axle for the 2014 model year.

[97 vols still not pirate king]

I see I'm wrong there, but at least it was a viable suspension type until recently.