30-11-2012, 11:48 AM
Rear Suspension Systems
Rear Suspension.ppt (Size: 1.4 MB / Downloads: 98)
Live-Axle with Leaf Springs (Hotchkiss)
Leaf springs control side sway
A large amount of un-sprung weight
Take up a lot of space
Semi-Independent
The axle assemble twists, gives semi-independent effect
The axle assembly acts as a sway bar
Track bar controls side movement
Independent Rear with MacPherson Struts
Caster & Toe adjustable
Improved ride quality, steering control, tire life, & traction
Lighter
Transverse Mono Leaf Spring
Fiberglass
Lightweight
Compact
High tension
Transverse Mono Leaf Spring
Torque loads create bushing and control arm deflection during braking, corning, acceleration and deceleration.
This causes a toe change to enhance straight line stability
Toe change during corning leads to quicker and more responsive steering