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watts linkage

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Chuck Ingram

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skywords said:
This looks like the bee's knees. Has anyone ever tried this set up? Looks much better than the standard pan hard deal.

http://www.tsmmfg.com/Watts_Linkage.htm
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I considered this when I built the Lister as I thought it was a great setup.It has been around for a long time and it is much better than a panhard rod.
I had already installed an extra top leaf and lakewood bars.In the end I never got to it but am quite happy with the car as I'm not a racer.On the 62 when I built it I had done the same so I did it on the Lister.Both cars had a bit more angle added for the shocks.Yes the 62 lever type shocks were changed.
 
alpine_64

alpine_64

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I read an article in Retro cars a year or two back about a tiger that was running a watts linkage, but that car had also gone to coil overs, apparently handles very well.
 
64beam

64beam

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Hi forum,

The watts linkage is definitely a better option than the panhard rod. Rootesracer also had something on the drawing board, but I'm not sure whether he has done anything yet. If you have the time and resources, it would be a great modification. Here is another link for watts links (fairly complicated, but looks good): www.fays2.net

Regards, Robin.
 
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V6 JOSE

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Bill Blue said:
Can anyone explain how this one works? As I understand Watts linkage, the two links are fastened together so their horizontal movement is the same. Can't see how this arrangement would do that. Where are the pivot points?

Bill
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There are heim joints on both ends of the rods that connect to the spring plates and center piece. This allows the rear end to lift one wheel at a time, yet keep it from moving from side to side.

Jose:)
 
Series6

Series6

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Duh....

Anyone have pictures. I can't envision where everything connects...:eek:
 
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Bill Blue

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Okay, I can buy that (maybe), but what happens when both sides move simultaneously, as in a speed bump? Looks like it would bind.

Bill
 
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V6 JOSE

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Bill Blue said:
Okay, I can buy that (maybe), but what happens when both sides move simultaneously, as in a speed bump? Looks like it would bind.

Bill
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Bill,

Look at the center piece. If you look real closely, you can see the slot in the frame that the center piece slides up and down in. That slot makes it possible for the rear end to move up and down; while not letting it move side to side, and the sphyrical ends let it move the ends up and down individually.

Jose:)
 
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