What is 3 link front suspension?
What is 3 link front suspension?
Basically, a three-link with a panhard bar (aka track bar) uses a total of four links to confine and control the location and movement of the axle under the vehicle. Typically there are two links that connect each end of the axle tube to points on the frame rails.
What is anti-squat suspension?
Anti-squat is suspension’s mechanical resistance to compression due to forces from the engine (when on a bicycle human is the engine). Over 100% of anti-squat (AS) means suspension will extend under acceleration. With 100% AS suspension won’t either extend nor compress.
What does anti-squat do RC?
What is Anti-Squat? Anti-Squat is best described as Caster for the rear wheels…it changes the relation of the inner hinge pins parallel to the ground. The more anti-squat the vehicle has, the less the suspension will squat during acceleration. Adding Anti-Squat will make the car Squat less during acceleration.
How do you set a droop on an RC car?
Put your car down on a flat surface and let the suspension settle; this is your car’s ride height. Now, slowly lift up on your car’s chassis until the wheels just begin to leave the ground; the distance your suspension is able to extend downwards before the wheels leave the ground is the droop value.
What is pro squat?
If the front of the pin is lower, it is “pro-squat.” More anti-squat. More forward traction. Less “squat” (dropping of the rear end under acceleration) Less on-power steering.
Can you adjust the anti-squat on a 3-link suspension?
Most of the references I have seen regarding adjustable anti-squat on a 3-link involve adjusting the upper center link. I think that making the upper link front attachment adjustable generally compromises the strength of the upper bracket where it connects as there is very little existing structure in most cars to attach to.
What is a 3 link suspension kit?
A three link suspension kitis adaptable for many settings, but especially perfect for front suspensions because they can fit easily around your rig’s drive shaft, exhaust, oil pans, and other obstacles that may not work with a four link or leaf spring setup.
How do you add anti-squat to a frame?
Anti squat can be added by making separation at the frame less than at the axle. Horizontal separation at the axle is usually set by pushing the lower links out as far as you can, while keeping enough clearance for your tires and steering. Additionally, wider lowers at the axle will help with stability.
Should I dial back anti-squat for better driver feel?
Occasionally the driver might report that the front wheels feel light under acceleration at the late apex point – if so you should dial back the top link angle and anti-squat for driver feel. As a general guideline – more anti-squat in your three link suspension works best if you run low amounts of wedge.
