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T-Bar with Third Spring

A T-Bar with a third spring is comprised of a Lever Arm mounted perpendicular to the Anti-Roll Bar Shaft (also known as working length). A Chassis Pivot is mounted perpendicular to the base of the Shaft. The Chassis Pivot is mounted to the chassis in a manner that allows the Anti-Roll Bar to rotate freely forward and backward in the car. Two Drop Links are connected from the Lever Arm ends to the Rockers. A Coilover is then connected from the T-bar to the chassis. This Coilover is actuated in Heave and Pitch motions only.

 

 

 

Attachment

This drop down list gives a list of suspension components that the Anti-Roll Bar can be attached to. For a Double A-Arm suspension a T-Bar type Anti-Roll Bar can be attached to the Upper A-Arm, Lower A-Arm, Rocker or Upright.

 

Drop Link – Anti Roll Bar

This point is where the Drop Link attaches to the Anti-Roll Bar.

 

Drop Link – Attachment

This point is where the Drop Link attaches to the suspension component displayed in the attachment drop down list.

 

Shaft – Chassis Pivot

This point is used to define the axis about which the Anti Roll bar will rotate during Pitch and Heave motions. The Chassis Pivot Point is located at the base of the Shaft

 

Shaft - Axis Point

The Axis Point is also used to define the axis about which the Anti Roll bar will rotate during Pitch and Heave motions. This axis is usually perpendicular to the vehicles longitudinal axis.

 

Shaft – Junction

The Junction point is where the Shaft intersects the Lever Arm.

 

Third Spring – Chassis

This point is where the Third Spring attaches to the Chassis.

 

Third Spring – T-Bar

This point is where the Third Spring attaches to the T-Bar.

 

    
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