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(Message started by: dogma on Mar 11^th, 2007, 4:18am)

Title: WHAT ARE RADIUS ARMS
Post by dogma on Mar 11^th, 2007, 4:18am

Hi can any one tell me what a radius arm is ::), im guessing its whats commonly known as the wish bone, if it is, iv never heard of it being called this before
jim

Title: Re: WHAT ARE RADIUS ARMS
Post by Simmo on Mar 11^th, 2007, 8:54am

You are correct. There is an article Here (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/suspension.htm).

Title: Re: WHAT ARE RADIUS ARMS
Post by mr._floppy on Mar 11^th, 2007, 12:28pm

Wishbone is the common name but, to be pedantic, as the Scorpio front suspension is of The MacPherson strut variety the correct term is really lower link or radius arm.

Real wishbone suspension setups have a lower and upper wishbone like the Mk3 Cortina.

My Crown Vic has it too, what's more, the Castor and the Camber are completely adjustable via two adjusting bolts.

I adjusted an annoying pull to the left and increased the castor angle for better steering wheel self-centering in a few minutes ;D

Title: Re: WHAT ARE RADIUS ARMS
Post by dogma on Mar 11^th, 2007, 4:00pm

Thankyou very much, having problems stil with the steering and read up it could be the radius arms, just wasnt sure if they were what i call the wish bones, stop laughing ha ha ;D, many thanks for your help
jim :-*