Originally Posted by
john f
I also agree with Dave, am not a lemming, and am also a ME. What dave is talking about is called a summation of both forces and sum of moments. First, looking at sum of moments, the bar for a given amount of rotational deflection, generates a given torque. To counter-act that torque, the length of the arm times the force on that arm generates the resisting torque. Equal length arm, equal torque. different length arm, different force. The force of the arm, connected to the upright, results in a spring rate when moved over a distance. As the car rolls, this determines the distance moved, resulting in a force. In summing of forces, the up and down forces of the arm connection, not being the same, results in a force applied to the two mounting points of the bar to the frame. These forces are not the same side to side, and will switch sides when turning opposite. This is what causes the difference one way VS the other. Also, as Dave said, small percentages of change side to side will most likely not make much difference. Just my $0.02.
john f