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Suspension Design and Fabrication |
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The front suspension is very close to the book with only a few exceptions. The upper control arms are not straight-sided triangles. I bent the arms to assure plenty of clearance for the coil-over shocks. I also made the arms longer because the Miata's rear track was much wider than the axles suggested by the book. |
The rear lower control arm was fabricated from 0.090 wall tubing and cross-braced to be able to withstand the force required for acceleration. Adjustable bushings were made for the inside to allow a small degree of camber and tow adjustment. | |
Here's a lousy photo, but it shows the upper control arm and lower control arm in position. There is no alignment provision on the upper arm, only the lower. | |