LFS Editor/Guides/Suspension - Revision history

Flame CZE at 22:31, 19 February 2026

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Flame CZE at 10:42, 14 February 2026

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Flame CZE: /* Bike suspension */

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Bike suspension

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Bike suspension

MandulAA at 18:12, 17 February 2024

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Flame CZE at 21:31, 7 February 2024

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Flame CZE: /* Double wishbone */ steps

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Flame CZE moved page Setting Vehicle Mod Suspension Types to LFS Editor/Guides/Suspension

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 {{steps
 | Press {{key press|S}} to enter 'Special Draw' mode
-| Click {{old button|new point|#ffa13b}} near the top right
+| Click {{old button|new point|orange}} near the top right
 | Position this point somewhere inboard of the lower part of the front suspension
 | Adjust {{old button|POINT type}} to 'lower pivot'
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 | Repeat steps 2 to 5 to create an 'upper pivot' somewhere above the lower pivot
 | Repeat steps 2 to 5 to create a 'thrust bearing' somewhere above the pivot points
-| Now you can set the type to Double Wishbone (in the {{old button|Suspension|#a1ffa1}} tab at top left)
+| Now you can set the type to Double Wishbone (in the {{old button|Suspension|palegreen}} tab at top left)
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 For examples you can have a look at the existing Formula cars.
-After setting up the suspension, press {{key press|Shift|L}} to see a diagram of the suspension geometry and press {{key press|space}} to see how it reacts when the car is dropped. You can also switch on the {{old button|Zero Springs Test|#ffa13b}} in {{old button|Suspension|#a1ffa1}} tab (at the top left) to see how the car falls down to the bump stops. This can help you to observe the way the camber changes according to the suspension geometry.
+After setting up the suspension, press {{key press|Shift|L}} to see a diagram of the suspension geometry and press {{key press|space}} to see how it reacts when the car is dropped. You can also switch on the {{old button|Zero Springs Test|orange}} in {{old button|Suspension|palegreen}} tab (at the top left) to see how the car falls down to the bump stops. This can help you to observe the way the camber changes according to the suspension geometry.
 == Bike suspension ==
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 After the "steering wheel" is in the right place, then back in the vehicle editor:
-) Increase the "Trail Reduction" in the {{old button|Steering / Driver|#a1ffa1}} section to match the offset between the stanchions and the steering axis. As you do that, the wheel moves forward. So then you reduce the "Forward" value in "Suspension" section by the same amount to compensate. By trial and error you can end up with the steering axis line going straight through the centre of the bolt, then the steering should work correctly.
+) Increase the "Trail Reduction" in the {{old button|Steering / Driver|palegreen}} section to match the offset between the stanchions and the steering axis. As you do that, the wheel moves forward. So then you reduce the "Forward" value in "Suspension" section by the same amount to compensate. By trial and error you can end up with the steering axis line going straight through the centre of the bolt, then the steering should work correctly.
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 == Bike suspension ==
-{{See also|[https://youtu.be/U6hu6whhWvc Bike steering & Suspension on YouTube]}}
+{{See also external|https://youtu.be/U6hu6whhWvc Bike steering & Suspension on YouTube}}
 === Rear suspension ===

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	== Bike suspension ==		== Bike suspension ==
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	=== Rear suspension ===		=== Rear suspension ===

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	2) Increase the "Trail Reduction" in the {{old button\|Steering / Driver\|#a1ffa1}} section to match the offset between the stanchions and the steering axis. As you do that, the wheel moves forward. So then you reduce the "Forward" value in "Suspension" section by the same amount to compensate. By trial and error you can end up with the steering axis line going straight through the centre of the bolt, then the steering should work correctly.		2) Increase the "Trail Reduction" in the {{old button\|Steering / Driver\|#a1ffa1}} section to match the offset between the stanchions and the steering axis. As you do that, the wheel moves forward. So then you reduce the "Forward" value in "Suspension" section by the same amount to compensate. By trial and error you can end up with the steering axis line going straight through the centre of the bolt, then the steering should work correctly.

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 To set double wishbone suspension you will need a thrust bearing, and upper and lower pivot. These are points on the car body, created in the [[Vehicle Editor]] in the same way as 'frame' points then set to the appropriate type.
-# Press S for 'Special Draw'
+{{steps
-# Click {{old button|new point|#ffa13b}} (near the top right)
+| Press {{key press|S}} to enter 'Special Draw' mode
-# Position this point somewhere inboard of the lower part of the front suspension
+| Click {{old button|new point|#ffa13b}} near the top right
-# Adjust {{old button|POINT type}} to 'lower pivot'
+| Position this point somewhere inboard of the lower part of the front suspension
-# Deselect that point by clicking on it
+| Adjust {{old button|POINT type}} to 'lower pivot'
-# Repeat steps 2 to 5 to create an 'upper pivot' somewhere above the lower pivot
+| Deselect that point by clicking on it
-# Repeat steps 2 to 5 to create a 'thrust bearing' somewhere above the pivot points
+| Repeat steps 2 to 5 to create an 'upper pivot' somewhere above the lower pivot
-# Now you can set the type to Double Wishbone (in the {{old button|Suspension|#a1ffa1}} tab at top left)
+| Repeat steps 2 to 5 to create a 'thrust bearing' somewhere above the pivot points
 For single seaters you will probably want to add additional points and tubes so you form a 'wishbone' shape instead of a single rod connecting the suspension to the car.

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	After setting up the suspension, press {{key press\|Shift\|L}} to see a diagram of the suspension geometry and press {{key press\|space}} to see how it reacts when the car is dropped. You can also switch on the {{old button\|Zero Springs Test\|#ffa13b}} in {{old button\|Suspension\|#a1ffa1}} tab (at the top left) to see how the car falls down to the bump stops. This can help you to observe the way the camber changes according to the suspension geometry.		After setting up the suspension, press {{key press\|Shift\|L}} to see a diagram of the suspension geometry and press {{key press\|space}} to see how it reacts when the car is dropped. You can also switch on the {{old button\|Zero Springs Test\|#ffa13b}} in {{old button\|Suspension\|#a1ffa1}} tab (at the top left) to see how the car falls down to the bump stops. This can help you to observe the way the camber changes according to the suspension geometry.
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		+	== Bike suspension ==
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		+	=== Rear suspension ===
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		+	The "trailing arm" suspension type is recommended for the rear suspension. You create a "trailing arm" object with its object centre at the pivot point for the rear suspension. That must correspond with a "lower pivot" point in the vehicle editor.
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		+	=== Front suspension ===
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		+	In the [[Modeller]]:
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		+	1) Adjust the "steering wheel" (handlebar) object so that the rotation point is aligned with the top bolt - the centre of the top bolt should have x=0 and y=0.
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		+	After the "steering wheel" is in the right place, then back in the vehicle editor:
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		+	2) Increase the "Trail Reduction" in the {{old button\|Steering / Driver\|#a1ffa1}} section to match the offset between the stanchions and the steering axis. As you do that, the wheel moves forward. So then you reduce the "Forward" value in "Suspension" section by the same amount to compensate. By trial and error you can end up with the steering axis line going straight through the centre of the bolt, then the steering should work correctly.

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