Here's a list we compiled of the suspension-related kinematic characteristics that need to be considered when designing a vehicle from scratch. By its nature this is a top down approach. I've tried to edit out the redundant entries, but can't claim it is 100% sorted. It obviously is not complete, let me know if you want to add things.
1 WHOLE VEHICLE:
Sprung mass Sprung CG X and Z Moments of inertia Maximum steady state lateral acceleration Ground clearance roll stiffness (degrees per g of lat acc) ride frequency, including front to rear percentages lateral weight transfer percentage distribution front to rear Torsional stiffness of the body structure Roll axis gradient and any gradient change relative to roll roll couple distribution
2 AXLE and WHEEL:
2.1 Packaging and general spindle length position track tyre size, hence rolling radius Jounce travel rebound travel wheel offset unsprung mass
2.2 Toe Static toe setting Ride Steer Roll Steer Tractive Force Steer Brake Force Steer
2.3 Camber static camber Ride Camber Roll Camber
2.4 Castor static castor setting castor gain castor trail
2.5 Roll centres roll center height at design load roll centre height gain TLLTD (tire lateral load tranfer distribution)
2.6 Track track gain in roll semitrack gain, ie lateral displacement of contact patch per unit of jounce travel
2.7 King Pin Geometry and Steering KPI scrub radius steering axis angle hub trail pin lead/trail Ackerman percentage/change steering ratios Lateral force steer (deg/g) Aligning torque steer (Nm/deg)
2.8 Compliances Stiffness of the major suspension mounting points, ie on a McPherson Strut, do the strut towers move around Aligning torque Camber compliance (small effect) Lateral Stiffness (at ground w/o tire) Fore-Aft Stiffness (at wheel center w/o tire) Lateral Force Camber Compliance
2.9 Other Anti-x Side View Swing Arm Angle (SVSAA)
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