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Old 18-05-2008
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Originally Posted by smokes View Post
how does it stop the wheel base shortening as the wheel travels through the suspension arc?.
You Don't.

If you take a look at the cars used on the Paris/Dakar rally you will see that the use a 5 link system too.

If you design the drag links so that they slope up towards the front of the car at static suspension height - It will lengthen the wheelbase and add stability when the car lands.

You can also use a 5 link setup to add toe-in under squat for more stability during accelleration.
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