The axle doesn't twist on its springs because the connection at the center
of the axle is a bushed mount, similar to the Silentbloc bush in the leaf
spring's front eye. This allows the axle to remain in the same relative
position to the springs and not rotate under acceleration.
And, yes, squat is still a possibility due to rearward weight transfer but
with a torque arm in place there is no "spring wind up", where the diff.
tries to rotate the axle housing instead of the wheels.
Lawrie
British Sportscar Center
----- Original Message -----
From: "Matthew Trebelhorn" <matttrebelhorn@netscape.net>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 8:06 AM
Subject: RE: Re: Suspension question -- No MG content
> <ptegler@gouldfo.com> wrote:
>
> >I think I can handle that...if memory serves me...
> >
> >think of the entire rear axle and 'torgue' arm as being the same
> >design as that of a motorcycles rear swing arm.
>
> Okay, that makes some sense. The Axle would have to pivot on (or twist)
its leaf springs, but it makes sense.
>
> I'm still missing something, though. Don't motorcycles squat on
acceleration? (Never a biker, it just seems like they *should*.)
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