Wishbone & Strut

The most common form of suspension type in production vehicles is the Mac Pherson Strut. The Mac Pherson Suspension consists of a Strut connected from the Chassis to an Upright. A Wishbone connects the bottom of the Upright to the Chassis.

To Edit the Mac Pherson Strut and Wishbone Geometry;

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

2.     Click Summary to display the Input Summary Window.

3.     Scroll to the Wishbone and Strut section.

4.     Enter Values

Wishbone – Chassis Fore

This is the point where the leading point of the Wishbone connects to the Chassis.

Wishbone – Chassis Aft

This is the point where the trailing point of the Wishbone connects to the Chassis.

Wishbone – Upright

This is the point where the Wishbone connects to the Upright.

Strut – Upper Point

The Upper point is where the Strut connects to the Chassis

Strut – Lower Point

The Lower Point is where the Strut rigidly connects to the Upright