Thread: Crab/Swerve Drive Module Attachment Point
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Re: Crab/Swerve Drive Module Attachment Point
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Originally Posted by jspatz1 View Post
The 1986 swerve module is supported entirely from above the module by a vertical, hollow steel pivot stem mounted in bronze bushings. It has often been stated as a given that in order to handle the sideloads seen in a traditional game on carpet a swerve module must have lower support. We have proven that is not necessarily true. Our welded steel pivot stem saw brutal punishment throughout 3 events, and is in perfect shape.
+1. Lower support is not required, as long as you build it right. DSSwerve had no lower support this year.

PS. Dont know what DSSwerve is? Search it.