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Old 08-07-2007, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by scott.venables View Post
Yeah the length of the TB is the parallel part only. Not including splines or tapered sections.

Re: Lever length, I thought the same, except to the centre of the contact patch, then my Dad straightened me out. The lever length is only to the balljoint because it pivots there, the spindle/upright is not an extension of the lever. It's why different offset wheels don't affect spring rates.

I'd be interested in your calculations to see if we get the same answers.

Cheers,
Scott
Even though the upright can pivot on the ball joints, only in a defined arc, which makes it an effective extension of the lever action on the TB (and coil spring) - although, lever length will vary minutely as the camber changes either on bump or turn.

Did you sort out why your calcs seemed to high?
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