Control Arms

The Nascar dedicated front suspension uses Double A-Arms (Control Arms). A Double A-Arm suspension consists of two “A” shaped Arms each of which has two points connected to the chassis and one point connected to the upright (spindle).

Edit the Control Arm Geometry;

1.     Select the Suspension Design Item that you want to edit the Control Arms of.

2.     Click Summary to display the Input Summary Window.

3.     Scroll to the Control Arm section.

4.     Enter Values

Lower Arm – Chassis Fore

This is the point where the leading point of the Lower Control Arm connects to the Chassis.

Lower Arm – Chassis Aft

This is the point where the trailing point of the Lower Control Arm connects to the Chassis.

Lower Arm – Spindle

This is the point where the Lower Control Arm connects to the Spindle.

Upper Arm – Chassis Fore

This is the point where the leading point of the Upper Control Arm connects to the chassis..

Upper Arm – Chassis Aft

This is the point where the trailing point of the Upper Control Arm connects to the Chassis.

Upper Arm – Spindle

This is the point where the Upper Control Arm connects to the Spindle.