Suspension #1 – Miata Suspension

Here is a description of the Miata front suspension and my measurements of key locations.

First some pictures I took.

Left front suspension top view.
Left front suspension top view.
Left front suspension side view. Showing part names.
Left front suspension side view. Showing part names.
Left front suspension perspective view.
Left front suspension perspective view.
Left front suspension detail showing pivot and ball joint.
Left front suspension detail showing pivot and ball joint.

Now my measurements. Done with a square and tape measure, so I am sure there is some error. I measured relative to the line shown in this image at X=2335. So an X value of -490 would mean that point is 490 mm behind that line. Y is positive to the right, Z positive up.

Front coordinate system for measurements.
Front coordinate system for measurements.
Lower front A-arm measurements.
Lower front A-arm measurements.
Upper front A-arm measurements.
Upper front A-arm measurements.

To calculate roll center we will also need the wheel and hub dimensions.

Measured wheel and hub dimensions.
Measured wheel and hub dimensions.

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