ride height

[mx6]

could any body give an explanation to the relationship
between ride height and rear axle bearing failures

 

[MikeHalloran]

None.

Unless you're talking about a low-rider, or any vehicle with the bump stops removed. Anytime the frame hits the axle directly, both will suffer.




Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

 

[GregLocock]

Well, yes, but typically as you reduce the ride height you'll fit stiffer springs, or be running on the bump stops, more often. You could easily increase typical loads on a pothole from 3g to 5g with a 40mm reduction in ride height. That could reduce your bearing life by a factor of 10

Cheers

Greg Locock

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[MikeHalloran]

Ahem. Thanks to Greg, the second car I design will be much better than the first.



Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

 

[GregLocock]

I'm on about my 5th! and there is still much to learn.

Cheers

Greg Locock

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