Watts Linkage

The V8 Supercar dedicated rear suspension uses a Live Axle with a Watts Linkage. The Watts Linkage consists of two Linkages mounted to an Axle at one and a Rocker at the other. The Rocker is free to rotate and move vertically but not horizontally

Edit Watts Linkages;

1.     Select the Suspension Design Item that you want to edit the Watts Linkage of.

2.     Click Summary to display the Input Summary Window.

3.     Scroll to the Watts Links section.

4.     Enter Values

Watts Links – Rocker

This is the point where the Link connects to the Rocker.

Watts Links – Axle

This is the point where the Link connects to the Axle.

Watts Links – Watts Pivot

This is the point that the rocker rotates about.

Watts Links – Watts Axis

This is the point along with the Watt Pivot point define the axis that the Rocker rotates about.