Design position

[GrzegorzD]

Hello All!
I have to compute the angles for the conical and torsional work of metal-rubber ends for the stabilizer link. I have a sketch witm the position of REB position MEJ and MTM position and Design Position. I have a problem with Design Position only because I don't know about initial preload (I suppose that there is and the Design Position i when the car is "on weels"). Can you help me?

Greg

 

[GregLocock]

Design is usually kerb (full fuel, no occupants) or kerb+4 passenegrs. You'll have to ask your customer.

The sta bar should be under no load in this position.

Cheers

Greg Locock

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[GrzegorzD]

Thanks GregLocock,
You are right - I have found the same in the internet. Do you know some books or web sites where I can find some more information about stabilizer bars (and mountings). I am resposible for the rubber to metal mountings for them now and frankly speaking the kinematics and solutions of them is still surprised me.

Cheers

Greg

 

[mloew]

From ZF Lemforder:

Chassis and Steering Components
From the component to the system
by Nikolaus Fecht

1998, Printed in Germany

Lemforder, the Chassis Technology Division of the ZF Group, has developed a 71 page book called Chassis and Steering Components to help explain the design and function of automobile chassis and steering systems. Lemforder has developed into a global specialist for components and safety systems in chassis and steering for passenger cars and commercial vehicles.



Best regards,

Matthew Ian Loew


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[GrzegorzD]

Thanks a lot,
I try to find that book

Best regards
Greg