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Suspension Speculation

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MountainDad said:
Land Rover has been doing them for a while and their learning curve has been...painful.

However, their modern EAS systems (since about 2014ish) seem to be much more robust. My 2017 Disco is pushing 100K miles and no issues in any temps, with some pretty hard hits and hard offroading. They did have a pre-emptive recall early on, which replaced a brass valve that could have deteriorated early based on their testing. I've never had an issue.

That said, IMO EAS is great for independent suspension as with LR. Raise the ride height for offroading, with various stages depending on the mode, and it's user-selectable. I've had the automatic system actually lift the vehicle off obstacles which I then cleared. No smashing pumpkins because there's nothing hanging below the underbody, which air suspension cannot remedy with a solid axle.

EAS with solid axles has advantages for loading and unloading, and especially ride quality. EAS ride quality is generally fantastic on any type of suspension. But, the drawbacks are that modification options can be limited.

I would say that an option for multi-mode spool-valve dampers like what the Raptor has would be a great option.
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This is the suspension on the F250 and it really is a major game changer, will be looking forward to what Scout releases about its suspension

 
I have not experienced this in the R1T (in some really bad conditions), but some air suspensions on other vehicles can be susceptible to the induction of condensation / moisture into the air spring system and the dampers, so in colder climates, when it drops into the negative digits, this can be problematic.
 
shnngns said:
Speaking of suspension and Raptors....I have no hopes that the Scouts will be able to keep up with my Raptor in terms of suspension performance while I bomb down the desert roads and blast through sand, but....a girl can dream right?
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Too bad it's a concept only vehicle:
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Rampy said:
This is the suspension on the F250 and it really is a major game changer, will be looking forward to what Scout releases about its suspension

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Love this. Complicated mind you. Part of me just wants a set of Kings on it and call it a day. The other wants an e-click approach. Kings are AMAZING but kind of sucky on the road. This is good on both but complex. Hmmm . . . .
 
Jamie@ScoutMotors said:
We are exploring all options right now. Our company is filled with people who have modified off-road and overlanding rigs and are thinking about this, so we are keeping options open, knowing people will want to potentially modify their vehicles (lift kits, uprated shocks/springs, etc.). At the same time, a large percentage of people won't modify their vehicles, and we want to offer a variety of different setups. We will have much more to discuss as we continue developing the vehicles. What we announced at reveal was:

• On-road tuned
• Off-road tuned
• Air springs with active damping
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If I can fit 35"s, have 12" clearance and 3' water fording. I am in the boat where honestly I probably won't change from the stock suspension.

So although I understand not putting in lots of money where many people will likely upgrade, I very much appreciate the thought going into us stock runners.

And FYI, I'd happily take away from city driving to benifit off road. If there has to be some compromise.
 
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Noplacelikeloam said:
Love this. Complicated mind you. Part of me just wants a set of Kings on it and call it a day. The other wants an e-click approach. Kings are AMAZING but kind of sucky on the road. This is good on both but complex. Hmmm . . . .
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It’s really not that complicated & the valving/construction of the shock is magnificent. Only problem is Carli or SDI were authorized to rebuild them (I’m sure that will change)
 
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