Tesla Cybertruck: In-Depth Suspension Analysis
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 พ.ค. 2024
- Kevin discusses the Cybertruck's suspension, comparing it to the Rivian's.
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The upper control arm does not just control camber. It locates the upper ball joint both laterally and longitudinally, so in combination with the lower arm it contributes to
lateral location,
longitudinal location,
camber, and
caster.
The only things it doesn't do are support vertical load (because the spring acts on the lower arm in this case) and steer. Yes, loads are lower than those of the lower control arm, because it is acting at the end of a long lever - this and shorter upper arm length are why extended hub carriers are used.
19:05 You would have to be insane to try and bake the air suspension receiver into the casting. The number one design rule for large castings is to minimize your scrap rate. To reject an entire giga casting because there's a problem with the air receiver is setting yourself up for failure. Not to mention that reservoir is a cookie cutter part to build coming pre-tested from a tier supplier.
Kevin is a top notch engineer , he knows his stuff , would be cool to see another engineer to fireside chat with Kevin to draw him out and highlight the extent of his knowledge and previous engineering wins.
Aaaand lovin' Kevin "Himself" Harty in this one again!
Essentially correct
Kevin is one of our best!
@Munro Live you guys all are really the best, my top favorite channel 👍
People just have to learn that it's ok to have silent moments. We develop these auto responses to fill in dead time and they are just bad habits. It's ok to have thought moments of silence
@@calholli I think it's great fun listening to Kevin. And very informative.
That air pump and tank needs to inflate the tent accessory and they should include a compressed air outlet in the bed next to the electrical outlets.
Oh they'll move it don't worry. This is just version 1 of this truck it has a long way to go yet.
TANK, not enough Volume.
Cybertent has separate Portable AIR pump.
totally useless
@@markplott4820 are you kidding me
@@darylfortney8081 - NOT KIDDING, Facts.
Thanks - that was very informative. Good presentation.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very very informative presentation, thanks again Munro Live 👍
Great presentation! 👏👏👏
Thank you! 😃
Dave Sparks got problems with the upper control arm when modding the truck. If you increase the wheel offset extensively, the upper control arm will probably give up, so the aftermarket parts builder has to take that in consideration.
20:28 same! this is the clearest video I've seen of this part of the CT and I can easily say I prefer without the air suspension and doing without the auto/collapsing tonneau cover. Consider all the space, cost, weight, complexity savings without those.
Great video Kevin.
Thanks 👍
Again.. Making the air tank integrated with the main casting would be a bad idea IMO.. If it had a leak for any reason, you would need to replace the entire casting just to fix it; that's just a terrible idea. When you have something as fickle as an air system, everything about it needs to be easily replaced. It can still be integrated with things, other mounts, acting as a cross member, etc. etc.. Just as long as it's still easily replaceable. There is a very important line to draw between total integration and right to repair.
Just my opinion, but if a system is "fickle", it was made too cheaply somewhere.
Great video ❤good job Tommy
Enjoyed the video! Also good source for a drinking game with the words "interesting" and "Rivian itself".
Glad you enjoyed it!
Phenomenal video!
From a geometry perspective, the long tesla knuckle wraping around the tire will change the camber significantly less at high steering angles compared to the Ford and Rivian. It would be interesting to test, but it could improve tire life.
Great preso with clear explanation. I'd love to see a simulation of the travel - very interesting.
Glad you liked it!
CT = 12 " Travel @ the Wheels.
Thanks!
No problem!
Wonderful overview!! My reservation is still in the queue. However, I feel like I'm getting to know the vehicle beforehand with these videos.. Thank You!
🙋♂️🤗THANKS KEVIN AND THE MUNRO TEAM FOR SHARING THIS…AND WE HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER SOON 👍💚💚💚
Thanks
@@MunroLiveI will say air ride might not be on performance vehicles that are on road but military vehicles have suspension that is constantly variable and reading the terrain that it's driving on and adapting its suspension to match that Terrain... I feel a software update is going to allow this inside of the cybertruck
great video.
Thanks!
nice
That back area looks so clean in terms of design.
AWESOME
Great!
22:50 is the white line for emergency fill of the air ride system?
IDK, but there has to be a connection to pressurize the battery pack as well, somewhere...
Thanks! It would be nice to have a video talking about exoskeleton vs traditional body structure
MUNRO already did AD Nauseum.
see - SANDY video @ SAE WCX 2024. and CT @ Texas factory tour.
There's no exoskeleton, this is unibody vehicle.
Thanks
@@simson4t - Hybrid Unibody - see Rivian.
The front lower control arm is being shown upside-down, which only matters when it is (loosely) assembled with the hub carrier (knuckle) to illustrate the suspension configuration.
It's the Itself man himself!
Kevin
Not a huge fan of those gooseneck steering knuckles but as long as you are ok with stock tires they keep the scrub radius down and make for good suspension geometry, but what’s with the polka dot styling /s.
Dots are for scanning components for Cad modeling.
@@user-ri5pj3iq9l LOL yes I was making a joke :)
@@user-ri5pj3iq9l It was a joke, hence the /s.
LASER scanning Dots.
when are we going to see an evaluation of the new VW ID4?
NOBODY wants to Teardown that GARBAGE.
meb Platform is CRAP.
Munro must consider what there is a demand for, so if you don't see ID4 then no Munro customer is interested in benchmarking VW. Munro sells a product from teardowns.
It really is just a big unibody car through and through... The style of suspension construction reinforces that fact.
I’m not sure if you’re trying to make a point, or if you’re just making a statement.
Hybrid UNIBODY w/ Massive FRONT & REAR Gigacastings & 4680 Structural battery pack , Structural ROOF.
@@markplott4820 its just lame unibody nothing structural lol!!! the honda ridgeline is just as "structural"
you sound offended :)
@@mphRagnarok thats what she said lol...
I wonder if the bushings on the front lower control arms are replaceable.
see - Cybertruck REPAIR manual.
On most vehicles that I've seen, where you can replace the bushings.
It's not that much more to just replace the whole control arm at once.
21:20 - How about the new Taycan with hydraulic suspension?
Is that front upper ball joint replaceable, or does a ball joint problem mean a whole new control arm? Munro likes it, so it must not be repairable.
As long as the upper control arms won't trap water and rust like they do on model 3 and Y then I will be happy.
It would be nice if Kevin (and other speakers) used a color pointer so the camera person knew what to shoot and the audience knew what part on the table to focus on.
Why not incorporate the steel cradle into the casting. Is it because you want to isolate the motor and suspension points from the body for nvh? Makes sense but why not make it out of a big casting as well? Is steel better for a cradle somehow?
According to an earlier video from Munro, a steel cradle is strong, easy to make, and cost effective. A part that doesn't really need any insane engineering.
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What's the labor rate for the control arms? I bet it's something like 0.2-0.6.🤦♂️
the BEST repair , is NO repair in the First place.
It would have helped (at least, for a non-car expert like myself) if you had started with a photo: Tire removed and all the parts under discussion with labels and arrows pointing to them. Maybe even tint each part in the photo a different color to tell them apart. Just holding a part up and saying it wraps around the wheel doesn't exactly mean much on its own. Thanks.
We inserted a clip showing it all together.
@@MunroLive Nice. Thank you very much.
There is an older video on this channel that explains suspension systems and the differences between them.
What's the estimated lifespan of the air struts vs conventional ones using a shock and spring. Also, how much are those air struts?
Air ride systems will usually go 23:45 80,000-100,000 miles before they go. They a couple grand to replace. Really the more concerning issues arise later which deal with leaks in the system around hose connections. Those can be difficult to find and there is more labor involved to fix them.
Traditional shocks and struts have varying lifespans. Those that are more basic can easily last over 100,000 before being replaced while more high performance options such as those from fox need to be serviced about every 50,000 miles.
the BEST repair is, NO repair needed.
@@markplott4820 you are a troll!
@@alanmay7929 the fact that the two of you are arguing in the replies on several comments is just ridiculous
@@brendanmeyler1641 even more ridiculous is you commenting too
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What May 4 CT event?!?
We held a May 4th Cybertruck teardown event at our facility.
😮
Also very eager to see the body-in-white,
really curious about the details of how the exterior stainless steel panels are attached to the unibody
The rear quarter panels bolt to the rear Giga casting. The rear quarter is made of a 1.4mm thick outer skin that is laser welded to a thinner SS inner skin that is stamped.
we saw BIW in Last episode.
Nonsequitor: anyone know the purpose of the 2 louvered rectangular ports on the rear of the CT cab?
I bet the are cabin air vents. You need somewhere for air to exit the cabin when all the windows are up and you're bringing in fresh air from the front.
RTFM.
Maybe where the air displaced by the tonneau cover rolling in/out.
I feel like Cybertruck won't be able to support large sidewall 33" or 35" mud tires like 305/70 R16 or 35x12.5 R18 without heavy mods because I the smallest rims it can take are 19 inch and there isn't space for a wider tire, either. I see a highly-rated mud tire for less than $200. It's a 32" on a 255/75 R16 Would fit great on CT were it not for the brakes. Even being able to do 17" wheels would be helpful for fuel economy with road tires while helping mudders & rock climbers.
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Pneumatic suspension is _way_ better than hydraulic in the long run. Really not that hard to work on and despite the higher cost of struts (that's still cheaper than hydraulic or magnetic) it's easier to replace them than conventional shock and spring
Hydraulic has massive performance advantages. It's simply too expensive for most vehicles. If you have any experience with the Mercedes SLS or BMW rear hydraulic system, you'll realize that the parts are almost bulletproof.
I would like to see the suspension of the Cybertruck in 2028 when i plan to buy. Bet there will be improvements...... But great great work Kevin and the entire Munro team.
My revivifier has a reservation ~1,300,000 hopes to get his October, 2026,
Wow, lol😂
It will be vastly superior and cheaper by then if the model 3 and y are anything to go by. I suspect they will design areas of the pack, suspension, and air ride system by then. There will likely be a plethora of aftermarket suspension options as well.
@@brendanmeyler1641 nope thy wont and also the truck will not be as easy to modify as you are saying its just not even close.
VERY WELCOME 🤗👍
4:40 Please don't call it "dampener". 😭
"Damper" is, indeed, the scientific and formally educated engineering term.
But the NASCAR-type guys like to "dampen" an oscillating system, sometimes with a can of beer. 🙂
Stop crying. In French, an adapter is called "Adaptater".
@@themonsterunderyourbed9408 That's French. This is English - where a dampener makes things wet.
@@BillMitchell-lm8dg the only acceptable way to dampen things in an automotive context. well, that and champagne on the podium :D
@@HannyDart Yes, champagne on the podium is best! 🙂
The weight of the vehicle “hangs” from the ball joints rather than pushes into it. Terrible design.
When that ball joint pulls in two you instinctively stab the brakes which steers the tire into the fender/door area.
Yeah , it's amazing to think the full weight of the vehicle is hanging from a small ball , which generally wear out quickly enough. If the rubber booth gets damaged grit gets in and wears away quickly. But it's a cheap and easy way to get the job done , so not too bad.
No, it does not load the ball joints in tension. The "loose" assembly illustration had the control arm upside down, placing the ball joint incorrectly. You can see the actual assembly in other videos, such as Munro's "Tesla Cybertruck Underbody".
The guy’s speaking while chewing gummy bears 😂
he keeps them in his Front pocket , so they are Warm & Squishy.
Hey Munrolive are you guys able to make a video / content with what you've seen regarding RHD markets and retooling costs. Lot of people wana know if it has been designed with that in mind.
READ the Tesla RHD repair manual.
Jesus, that upper control arm is paper thin. If you hit the brakes hard that thing is going to turn into Origami.
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@@markplott4820 I was writing a comment on other video, the playlist kept going on and I kept writing and posted, so It posted on this video instead.
Is it mean if we did an "itself" or "in and of itself" counter? Just messing with you, Kevin, you're awesome!
We have one planned for his next video
I'm curious, will the engineered design of the rear casting and suspension system allow for a 5th wheel hitch to be easily mounted to the truck?
@leowanner1228
Asking the *real* questions! I will probably have to cancel my order if it won't support a gooseneck hitch setup.
YES , simply attach 5th wheel to HITCH Adapter , do NOT Exceed 11,000+ lb TOW rating.
you CAN buy 12,000+ lb TOW bar w/ hitch from Unplugged Performance f/ Cybertruck.
@@markplott4820 bullshit!!! stop talking crap on internet! you dont even have the range to tow 11,000 let alone 12,000! there isnt any 5th wheel let alone a dually configuration possible.... nothing will ever beat body on frame trucks!
@@markplott4820 on body on frame truck you can very easily upgrade the towing capacity, refinforce the and extend the chassis, install a longer range fuel tank, even convert to 6x6...... tons of mods possible.
@@billstevens3796 youre too funny! a gooseneck really!
Oh man good thing you'll never have to change a CV shaft on an Hyundai Ionic out on the trail. #nightmare
Sweet mother of god....the size of that rear casting for the cybertruck....that is pure profit for tesla
Profit that does not translate to a vehicle cost reduction.
@@vipahman - Why not? Seems the alternative would require far more parts and labor that would either drive the cost higher or profits negative (or both). Might be why the Rivian is losing $40K/vehicle for the company.
@@vipahman - then YOU did not ANALIZE correctly.
its not a pure profit also its not a single cast its multiple pieces bolted together if you arent blind to see well.
@@tesla_tap what a joke! the alternative doesnt mean far more parts! a body on frame truck doesnt need far more parts its just two tubes the long of the vehicle with lateral tubes to carry and reinforce everything plus the chassis makes modifiyng a breeze!
At 8:30 time stamp Kevin fails to explain how the cybertruck axle shaft interface works in that GKN style interface bearing assembly. Instead he goes into detail on the Ionic wheel bearing/axle interface assembly. I am very curious on how the "GKN styled" axle interface works.
RTFM.
It looks like the Cybertruck is a large unibody design with SS panels hanging from it. The only stressed “exoskeleton” piece may be the quarter panels.
NONE of HFS panels are Stressed , they ARE Martensite very TOUGH.
Is there an upcoming video on the exoskeleton and if it increased or decreased overall costs? Videos like suspension analysis are interesting but feel mundane compared to some of the wackier new ideas in this vehicle.
Yes
see - Sandy video - Cybertruck @ Texas Factory tour.
Itself itsself itself Itself itsself itself Itself itsself itself Itself itsself itself Itself itsself itself
Curious, what kind of pressure is used in the storage tank for normal operation?
RTFM.
who really cares?!
Say it with me: "DAMPER"
Great information, Kevin. For the love of all that is holy please please please find a different filler word than “Essentially”. I almost had stop watching after the 10th “Essentially”.
Those upper control arms looks paper thin, and using stamp steel will be rusting quickly. Add to that, those casting spindles could become an issue off-roading, being prone to cracking.
@RogerM88
Yeah rust. Because *no-one* has *ever* used stamped steel for suspension components before. SMH.
@@billstevens3796 There's a reason why most OEM building trucks through decades, use double stamps welded together.
Cast aluminum spindles (knuckles) are common on pickup trucks, front and rear.
@@mayflowerconsulting5540 Not with this extent. Look at the shape of that spindle. A stress fracture in the upper section will mean an extensive work to replace it. Plus replacing the wheel bearings.
@@RogerM88 F150, Silverado and Ram all have cast aluminum front knuckles with a goose neck, yet prly not as tall as the CT. And, they are about 1,000 LBS lower in curb weight.
No stabilizer bars ? if not why not?
CT has massive sway bars, that's why aftermarket made manual disconnects for off roading. Also why it handles so well on road
see Unplugged Performance , Cybertruck parts.
But the adaptive air suspension still needs the electromagnetic dampers to change the ride stiffness without changing ride height or am I wrong here?
WRONG - see CT manual.
@@markplott4820 troll!
Thank you.
Content Grade A
Delivery Grade B - seemed a little nervous for no apparent reason and this affected smoothness of delivery.
@deanrhodenizer938
We apparently didn't watch the same video. I detected no nervousness whatsoever.
Powershare. We have a Cybertruck. A Tesla-approved electrical contractor just installed a Powershare gateway so our Cybertruck, in the event of a power grid blackout, can quickly take over powering our home. The Cybertruck packs battery power equivalent to 8 Powerwalls. This Cybertruck backup power benefit provides big value to us.
We were told only Cybertrucks in the Tesla family currently have this home powersharing capability.
What unique components in the Cybertruck enable this function? How costly are these components? Is there anything preventing this capability from eventually appearing in other new Teslas models?
The engineering is sub par but it’s the “tooling” to cut cost and that’s a win? For who? The shareholders or the owners?
for those who would buy one at $120k but not at, say, $180k?
@cmnhl1329
Another armchair engineer...
CT Engineering it WORLD Class execution.
NO one else has a 48v Truck, that is Built REAL TOUGH, not fake tough , like EVERYONE else.
@@markplott4820 its utter garbage troll! take a chill pill! a 90hp toyota hilux made 30 years ago is tougher than than that crap and has been in use n very harsch environments around the world.
Really great. ...high-pressure salesmanship on junk if there so great why did they dead line all of those monsters
"Dampeners"? Did I hear that right? Is this a new or secret feature on EV's? Lemmie guess... the "dampeners" spray a shower of water on the undercarriage when the battery spontaniously ignites.
It's "dampers". NOT "dampeners".
Take a shot of whiskey every time he says “essentially.” 😳
I dont drink whisky 😂
He’s an engineer, not a presenter. Cut him some slack.
That is not a MacPherson strut😂! There is a clear upper control arm that acts as a pivot to steer the wheel you even talk about the upper control arm in Great lengths 🤔.
True, it is not a MacPherson strut suspension at either end... and he never said it was. It does use spring and damper struts.
You should have been a school teacher
@2:10 That sucks. That's gonna add a ton of cost to lift kits.
I honestly wonder if that was intentional to minimize poorly executed mods…
Tesla should use dual-ball-joint system on the knuckle side for lower control arm, and upper control arm, straight knuckle, good geometry / scrub radius
@1903tx
It doesn't need a lift kit. It already has more clear ground clearance than most lifted trucks. Remember, no differentials hanging down, no shock mounts hanging down.
NOPE - see Unplugged Performance.
@@markplott4820 Does that kit use spacers to push the unit bearings out? If so, that seems like a bad idea.
"Dampener," seriously?
I think the cyber truck will gain a great deal of support from the aftermarket in terms of suspension.
CT already has from Unplugged Performance , already has FIX for Front Upper control ARM.
has off road & PERFORMANCE parts.
nope it wont! its not designed to be great suspension articulation or capabilities either! it also doesnt have a sway bar disconect..... ford has both front and rear on the bronco.
@@markplott4820 they havent fixed shit1 and wy does that upper control arm looks so flimsy? for a truck thats supposed to compete with ford raptor for fast offroad driving its utter garbage.
@@alanmay7929 - what do YOU expect , its a STOCK part.
90% Cybertruck will be DAILY DRIVER , DYI projects , Construction sites x5 week.
off road will be MINOR like TOWING.
thats why Unplugged offers TOTAL line to upgrade Cybertruck parts.
@@alanmay7929 - I NEVER said Tesla fixed the Upper arm.
I did say Unplugged Performance & OTHERS already have a FIX.
When is someone going to make a long travel kit ? Wider , Full uniball pivots , big Porsche 934 CV joints , 16” travel all around . Would be lots of fun.
see - UNPLUGGED Performance - Cybertruck parts.
@@markplott4820 nope its none of that what are you dreaming about?!
I find it interesting you don't really analyze the air bag system. Is there no definitive consensus? You said you know people that work them and they don't like them. I think you are saying they are good for height adjustment but not for quality of ride. I have eight bags on my motorhome, which are great for leveling, and my Town Car came with them but they were replaced with springs because of cost. But I have them and could put them back in. I suppose that is where you are at in the analysis of this suspension. More of a gimmick?
The bags themselves are not usually the problem. It's the pump and the control system that give problems down the road. Your RV is big enough to have space for a more heavy duty truck style air system. Ram was having trouble in Canada with condensation freezing in the lines or valve block for example. Automotive applications the parts are small, the whole setup is fiddly.
It's the "it's interesting" guy again
Kevin. His name is Kevin.
This is one slow tear down. I’ll probably have my cybertruck before you’re done.
NOPE , it would take YOU Months , 3 Quarters of YEAR.
and you would Probably BREAK something to Disassemble.
MUNRO does best NOT to break anything.
The price should evwntually come down with all these cheap parts
Do those louvers against the rear seat wall in the bed allow climate control into the bed of the truck?
That's what I wanted to know! That would make a bed tent compatible with camp mode, but it is usually hidden between the seats and the tonneau cover storage.
no, they are so your ears don't pop when you close the door.
@@GROND15 Sounds like they could be modified for camping use, in that case. Airflow from the cabin to the bed is what you want.
@GROND15 They seemed very large, so maybe "aftermarket" will sell fans which circulate cab HVAC to the bed.
@@GROND15 bummer
You basically explained why German cars are scrap after 5 years! I’ve been spouting this for the last 20 yrs 😮
nope German cars arent crap after 5 years! its the super advanced more advanced than every tesla with crazy tons of features from suspensions to lighting and tons more. look at the mercedes Sclass from the 70s they had hydraulic doors and mirrors before the electric ones.
After repairing them 4 20yrs , I think I’m qualified enough to back up my statement! R u? 😜🥴
Pronounce the word "important"
I am surprise to still see pressed steel in there.
Why not go all in castings at this point? Can't the increase of cost in metal be recovered in saving in batteries saved because of weight reduction?
@alexforget
Cost benefit analyses are your friends in manufacturing.
COST of Forged Castings is prohibitive.
Steel is just unbeatable! its not only amazing for towing ability but to very easily attach accessories to a truck or vehicle! thats why nothing beats body on frame vehicles for not just towing but also modifications.
Everyone has told you the same thing, but I have seen the actual OE parts costs A to B here. Stamped and welded steel is cheap cheap. There is a massive cost save. Plus by definition there is substantially more ductility in that upper control arm than if it were cast aluminum. Controlling the movement of that front corner assembly in a crash might be part of the decision process as well.
@@otm646 - all within spec , for NON off road use.
CT is NOT under Warranty for off road use.
second
Second What? Second Idiot?
Yup, best to avoid first run cars or trucks. Tesla pushed to get the CT out there and somethings are unfinished or done just good enough.
Kim Kardashian doesn't care - got her photo op and that is worth half a million.
Interesting to see if this suspension cleans up in 5 or so years
CYBERTRUCK is currently the SAFEST production truck , also the TOUGHEST ever made.
99% of owners will not take this vehicle off road. Not because it can’t but because most trucks are used for work on the ROAD.
So what's the need for a truck? They should get a car instead. Those upper control arms look too thin, as the large casting spindle is more prone to cracking. Towing heavy,even on the road could also stress those components.
There are,probably a percentage who drive one because it's the Cybertruck and not because they need a truck.
@@DavidAMcC agreed. My point is that worrying about how it holds up off road is kinda stupid. I have a 2014 tundra crewmax and it wouldn’t hold up very well off road . Thats what i have my moto cross bikes for 👍😀
@dadman9492
I'd be willing to bet a similar percentage of Raptors are never off-roaded.
@RogerM88
Yes, exactly. Just like all the people who are driving one-ton duallies with their powerstrokes and Cummins who have never even had anything in the bed or ever towed anything.
They should be driving cars too!
Interesting that all their castings are made in China for the CT... would have expected them to just knock them out in the same factory with the gigacasting machines being used for the chassis.
I interpreted that comment to be on knuckles and control arms, and maybe a cradle, not the giga casting.
Utilizing the Giga casting machine for small parts that can be sand or die cast would be extremely cost prohibitive. The Giga casting presses are designed for large pieces.
Designing and engineering a die to make multiple smaller pieces would be counterproductive and a waste of the machines capabilities.
Yes, the knuckles and other aluminum parts are made in China, BUT they are made at the Tesla factory in China, hence the MIC designation.
@@CJOlin couldn’t they just be branched off the main piece like spokes and trimmed off or all cast together as a complete vehicle set like how model airplane parts are usually delivered that you have to separate from the whole
NOT castings , FORGED Aluminum, ONLY for REAR.
Front Cradle is American made Stamped Steel .
First
Oh dear God. Go play in the sandbox.
Ninety-fifth
Lots of contradictions and rambeling, not one of the easiest uploads to follow due to these indications.
All these cost savings on a 100k truck.
You prefer a $200K truck? Strange!
All those ancient ladder frames and live axles on the other $100k trucks....
@@tesla_tap what a lame joke! which 200k truck!? a mercedes G professional 6x6 truck or what?! because thats a real truck for tough applications actually used by armies worldwide.
So which part snaps when you drive through a dirt parking lot? As Dan Edmunds has objectively shown, it has suspension articulation of a 1985 Toyota Tercel.
Your mental will snap first,
maybe
😁
It has 11" of ride height adjustment, so whatever you're spewing is nonsense
@jamesengland7461
They're all hung up on "articulation" because that's how much it can flex without a wheel leaving the ground.
And when you have to have all four on the ground to make traction, that's relevant.
Cybertruck does not need to have all four wheels on the ground to make traction.
@@billstevens3796 CT currently has open diffs front and rear and since it’s not quad motor like Rivian, it’s relying on tire traction and brake-based traction control like some cute-ute Honda CRV to transfer power. Better hope you get the OTA unlock of the lockers before Elon goes all business genius and fires that team (the head of CT manufacturing is gone already).
very HARD to break a Cybertruck.
I'm sorry but this guy drives me nuts, the unnecessary use of the word "itself" for me makes the video almost unwatchable. IDK if it's just me though