260DET Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 As we know, the stock front sway bar has shorter arms than the rear bar and is thicker. So the amount of leverage on the front bar is less than on the rear which means that the difference in effect between the two is exaggerated. My question is - are there tables of calculations or graphs available which enable you to work out the effects of various bar thickness/leverage measurements? To clarify the question, how do you work out the amount of resistence offered by a particular bar taking into account the length of its arms and its thickness? I've read a few books on suspension and have never seen anything specific on this. But I'm sure that amongst the brains we have around here someone will know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayAreaZT Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 Stiffness of the bar is a function of the diameter to the fourth. The effect of the swing arm I think is just a moment equation so it has a linear relationship. The purpose is to provide torsional stiffness so the shorter the arm the stiffer it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zed660 Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 Richard, You may find the attached of some assistance. Geoff. http://www.whiteline.com.au/docs/bulletins/010barup.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Fuel ZX Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 Try this link posted earlier in the year. Should help a little bit. http://www.hybridz.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=18494 Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted August 20, 2003 Author Share Posted August 20, 2003 Thanks all for that, most useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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