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4 Bar Linkage Calculator v3.0 - Suspension Anti-Squat & Roll Center Spreadsheet

Suspension 4-bar linkage calculator screenshot showing a link-geometry schematic plot beside numeric geometry data tables.

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This document is a screenshot of a spreadsheet tool titled "4 Bar Linkage Calculator v3.0," used for designing and analyzing a 4-link suspension geometry. It shows side-by-side "Static Geometry" and "Bump Geometry" panels listing upper and lower link frame-end and axle-end coordinates (x, y, z in inches), link vectors, lengths (upper 57.697 in, lower 54.019 in), unit vectors, intercepts, roll points, slopes, and link force (2473 lb). A "Geometry Summary" reports Anti-Squat of 103.958%, Roll Axis Slope -0.0326 (Roll Understeer), Roll Center Height 30.862 in, Roll Axis Angle -1.867 degrees, and Instant Center X/Z axis positions of 67.013 in and 21.623 in. A graphical plot displays the linkage in side view with Bump and Droop buttons. Below are data tables: a Side View table of front and rear tire x/z coordinates through 0-360 degrees in 15-degree increments, plus coordinate pairs defining IC Trace Upper, IC Trace Lower, Anti-Squat Line, Anti-Squat CG, 100% AS Line, and Roll Axis, and a Top View section listing upper link, lower link, and IC trace coordinates with an 80.00 offset. The document contains no vehicle-specific year, make, or model information; it is a generic suspension design calculation, presumably being applied to the uploader's project.

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Frequently asked questions

What anti-squat percentage does this 4-link setup produce?
The Geometry Summary shows an Anti-Squat value of 103.958%.
What are the roll center height and roll axis angle in this calculation?
Roll Center Height is 30.862 in and the Roll Axis Angle is -1.867 degrees, noted as Roll Understeer.
How long are the upper and lower links in this design?
The upper link length is 57.697 in and the lower link length is 54.019 in.
Where is the instant center located?
The Instant Center is at 67.013 in on the X-axis and 21.623 in on the Z-axis.
What link force is calculated for the upper links?
The spreadsheet lists a Link Force of 2473 lb.

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