Suspension: designs, shapes, sizes

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====3 Link====
 
====3 Link====
:3-Link suspension is a design of rear suspension which has 3 control arms on a solid rear axle connecting it to the frame. The two bottom links remain in the their typical longitudinal location while the top 3rd link is attached to the top of the rear end perfectly center. It is said this type of setup achieves the best handling as the rear end is allowed to tilt from side to side with the roadway, while the rear end is kept centered. This setup must utilize either a Panhard bar or Watt's link for centering the rear axle. The one main disadvantage of this setup is when retrofitting it on old cars the back seat may have to be removed entirely to allow the 3rd control arm to be attached to the frame optimally. Coil springs and shocks are used in this setup or a coil-over setup can be used
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:3-Link suspension is a design of rear suspension which has 3 trailing (longitudinal) arms on a solid rear axle connecting it to the frame. The two bottom lower links typically mount toward the outboard end of the axle on the underside and are parallel in top view. The third link can be centered on top of the third member on center, or is commonly mounted toward the right side of the car to help counteract engine torque. This type of linkage arrangement is excellent for handling as it allows for much freedom of movement in rotation. This system must utilize a lateral locator such as either a Panhard bar or Watt's link for centering the rear axle. Coil springs and shocks are used in this setup or a coil-over setup can be used.
  
 
====Ladder bar====
 
====Ladder bar====

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