Collegiate Design Series Suspension 101 - SAE
Collegiate Design Series Suspension 101 - SAE
Collegiate Design Series Suspension 101 - SAE
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RSRV: wheel/hub/brake<br />
package<br />
• Ball joint location establishes:<br />
– Scrub radius: Scrub radius determines the sign<br />
and magnitude of of the forces in the steering that<br />
result from braking.<br />
– Spindle length: Spindle length determines the<br />
magnitude of the steer forces that result from<br />
hitting a bump and from drive forces. Spindle<br />
length is a result of the choice of ball joint (outer<br />
bushing) location and the choice of scrub radius.