Spring Constraints:

Create 2 spring contraints for the cube (sled) geometry
Translate 1 spring constraint -4 X and the other +4 X.




More Spring Constraints:

Create 2 spring constraints per cylinder and translate one +4Y and one -4Y (for each).
Create a null for both the upper constraints and a null for the lower constraints.
Position the nulls according to the Y axis of their respective spring constraints.
Free translations on the nulls.
Make the corresponding null the parent of the corresponding constraints (upper or lower) (See below)




Added Control:

For additional control, add more constraints per your needs. (see below)




Animate:

Animate the Null Controllers and playback the scene.


Adjust your springs and see how they enhance your scene.

Forward Springs


Rear Springs


This is a rough quick idea to get you started in the land of dynamic constraints!
* PLAY TIME - EXPIRIMENT HEAVILY!!!


Scene File Maya4 Scene File dynconscene.zip
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