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Overview

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Our 2022 Model BAJA car

For the past few years, UCLA Baja has used a double A-arm front and A-arm + “goofy arm” rear suspension setup. The rear setup essentially acted as a double A-arm suspension but it has had its fair share of issues. This year we decided to change to a 3-link trailing arm in the rear. I discuss the reasons for this change here.

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3 link trailing arm. Picture courtesy of Univ. Colorado Boulder

But for now, we will stick to reviewing some part deisgns and analyses for the 2022 model. More specifically, as a suspension project engineer, I was in charge of designing the front knuckle and rear goofy arm.

Front Knuckle Design

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“Goofy Arm” Suspension Link Design

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