Regulation Q on the anti roll

[david.pr]

Hey There,

The FSAE 2013 rules says :

"All spherical rod ends and spherical bearings on the steering or suspension must be in double shear or captured by having a screw/bolt head or washer with an O.D. that is larger than spherical bearing housing I.D."

Does the anti roll bar system consider to be a suspension part?

Becuase in our design the rod ends on the ARB arms are supported by single shear plane.

What do you think?

[Owen Thomas]

Does the anti roll bar system consider to be a suspension part?
Yes. We had to add larger washers to our single shear antiroll connection last year during tech.

[Loz]

If "it" moves relative to the chassis and is related to wheel control or it is part of a system that creates relative movement between the chassis and the wheels, then it is suspension or steering.

[david.pr]

Ok thankshttp://fsae.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[eilonoz]

not sure that i understand. its to prevent from the ball getting out?

[AndreasK]

Hi,

its for holding back the rod end housing in case it loosens from the ball.