10-10-2019, 12:02 AM
I have one s/a arm fixed directly to an axle stud using one half of a vertical link (discretely tucked up in-between the blades) so it acts as a Panhard Rod. This I believe is all you have to do to locate the front axle and eliminate wander. It has worked fine on my car for over 30years.
I suspect that, theoretically, this is a mod that really shouldn't work... because by effectively removing a vertical link you are asking the s/a arm to follow a trajectory (relative to the axle beam) for which it was not designed; thereby placing a strain on it.
I suspect the reason the single central pivoting s/a still works in practice is that a combination of narrow track, narrow 19" wheels and a compliant single spring and shackles allows for just enough "give".
That's my theory anyway. I make no claims as to it's veracity.
I suspect that, theoretically, this is a mod that really shouldn't work... because by effectively removing a vertical link you are asking the s/a arm to follow a trajectory (relative to the axle beam) for which it was not designed; thereby placing a strain on it.
I suspect the reason the single central pivoting s/a still works in practice is that a combination of narrow track, narrow 19" wheels and a compliant single spring and shackles allows for just enough "give".
That's my theory anyway. I make no claims as to it's veracity.