Suspension: designs, shapes, sizes
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====Watts link==== | ====Watts link==== | ||
| − | :A watts link obtains centering of a rear differential and prevents lateral movement of the body of the vehicle in relation to the differential housing through 2 rods attached to a plate which pivots on the center of the rear axle housing. | + | :A watts link obtains centering of a rear differential and prevents lateral movement of the body of the vehicle in relation to the differential housing through 2 rods attached to a plate which pivots on the center of either the rear axle housing or the vehicle chassis. With a axle mounted pivot, the locating arms attach to the chassis. When the pivot is attached to the chassis, the locating arms attach to the axle housing. This setup allows up and down motion of the rear end through the rotation of the steel plate while the bars attaching to opposite sides of the rotating plate prevent the rear end from moving side to side as they oppose each other's motion. While a Watt's link is very effective in controlling lateral axle movement, they need to be well built, especially the center pivot, as it is subject to high lateral loads. |
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