{"id":14702,"date":"2023-05-16T07:58:47","date_gmt":"2023-05-16T15:58:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/?p=14702"},"modified":"2023-10-24T08:34:42","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T16:34:42","slug":"how-to-build-a-900-mazdaspeed-3-awd-swap-rocker-arm-suspension-part-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/how-to-build-a-900-mazdaspeed-3-awd-swap-rocker-arm-suspension-part-4\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Build A 900 Mazdaspeed 3 AWD Swap &#8211; Rocker Arm Suspension (Part 4)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to part 4 of the Mazdaspeed3 AWD Swap! If you missed the previous posts, you can catch <a href=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/how-to-get-a-900-horsepower-mazdaspeed-3-awd-swap-the-intro\/\" title=\"How to Get A 900 Horsepower Mazdaspeed 3 AWD Swap \u2013 The Intro\">the Intro<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/how-to-get-a-900-horsepower-mazdaspeed-3-awd-swap-baseline-weight-cantilever-suspension-part-2\/\" title=\"How to Get A 900 Horsepower MazdaSpeed 3 AWD Swap \u2013 Baseline Weight &amp; Cantilever Suspension (Part 2)\">(Part 2)<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/900-horsepower-mazdaspeed-3-awd-swap-cx7-rear-subframe-part-3\/\" title=\"How to Make A 900 Horsepower Mazdaspeed 3 AWD Swap \u2013 CX7 Rear Subframe (Part 3)\">Part 3<\/a>. &nbsp; This blog will cover the rear suspension design, specifically the rocker arms, and how we came to the size, shape, and overall design.&nbsp; This will get technical with numbers, angles, and CAD models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we get into the technical jargon, let\u2019s cover the \u201cwhat\u201d with rocker arm suspension.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-swap-rocker-arm-suspension-full-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mazdaspeed 3 AWD Swap Rocker Arm Suspension\" class=\"wp-image-14732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-swap-rocker-arm-suspension-full-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-swap-rocker-arm-suspension-full-1-300x128.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-swap-rocker-arm-suspension-full-1-768x326.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mazdaspeed 3 AWD Swap Rocker Arm Suspension<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s break down this diagram as it is 100% not OEM for the Ma<a href=\"..\/..\/mazdaspeed-3\/\" title=\"Mazdaspeed 3 Performance Parts\">zdaspeed 3<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rocker Arm:<\/strong>\u00a0 This is the keystone of the suspension design and does all the work.\u00a0 The rocker arm connects the push rod and the damper to transfer suspension force at a different angle.\u00a0 The rocker arms can also go by a few names: rocker arm, bell crank, cantilever, and pivot arm, to name a few.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Push Rod:<\/strong> This is a simple rod with spherical rod ends on each end.\u00a0 This connects the OEM suspension to the rocker arm.\u00a0 The push rod is in a similar location as the OEM suspension.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Suspension Mounting Bracket:<\/strong> This is the mounting point for the push rod to the OEM suspension trailing arm. This must be added because the OEM damper mount is below the now-new axle shaft.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coilover\/Damper: <\/strong>This is an off-the-shelf damper that can have a coil spring installed on it.\u00a0 It features independent rebound and compression damping adjustability.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cross Member: <\/strong>This is the cross member that is welded between the chassis shock towers in the car to support the new rocker arm suspension.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here you can see the design tack welded in the car.&nbsp; This should help you understand how the design fits and is used in the car itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-awd-suspension-cross-member-tacked.jpg\" alt=\"Mazdaspeed AWD Suspension Corss Member Tacked\" class=\"wp-image-14733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-awd-suspension-cross-member-tacked.jpg 800w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-awd-suspension-cross-member-tacked-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-awd-suspension-cross-member-tacked-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mazdaspeed AWD Suspension Corss Member Tacked<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-awd-suspension-push-rod-mount.jpg\" alt=\"Mazdaspeed AWD Suspension Push Rod Mount\" class=\"wp-image-14734\" style=\"width:674px;height:449px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-awd-suspension-push-rod-mount.jpg 800w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-awd-suspension-push-rod-mount-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-awd-suspension-push-rod-mount-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mazdaspeed AWD Suspension Push Rod Mount<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we have a basic understanding of this rocker arm-style suspension let&#8217;s get into some more details!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, let\u2019s talk about suspension and the forces they deal with. &nbsp; Gravity pushes you and your car down to the ground, and road imperfections (bumps, potholes, unlevel surfaces) try to push you and your car up\/down\/all around while driving.&nbsp; If vehicles did not have suspension and instead the wheels were rigidly attached to the vehicle chassis, we would have all sorts of issues.&nbsp; Comfort, control, and tractions are the big concerns, amongst many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The suspension&#8217;s job is to soak up and move with many road imperfections like bumps, potholes, and unlevel surfaces.&nbsp; Every time your tire goes over a bump or pothole, it moves up or down, resulting in a force transferred into the suspension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out this quick illustration to see the rocker arm suspension in motion:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width:100%;height:0;padding-bottom:100%;position:relative;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/ig7zxM5hCHfUahZN6R\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" style=\"position:absolute\" frameBorder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowFullScreen><\/iframe><\/div><p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the tire moves up\/down, you can see that the rocker arm pivots and transfers that motion into the coilover\/damper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let\u2019s break down those forces a bit more.&nbsp; The rocker arm allows us to change the angle of the forces transferred to a new angle that is easier for us to deal with.  Instead of being required to have a <a href=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/2004-2013-mazdaspeed-3-and-mazda-3-coilover-suspension.html\" title=\"Mazdaspeed Coilover\">coilover<\/a>\/damper in a vertical suspension down around the tire (like OEM), I can now change the angle so I can put the coilover\/damper in a position that is much easier to deal with.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/rocker-arm-suspension-mazdaspeed-awd-swap-forces.jpg\" alt=\"Rocker Arm Suspension Mazdaspeed  Swap Forces\" class=\"wp-image-14735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/rocker-arm-suspension-mazdaspeed-awd-swap-forces.jpg 800w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/rocker-arm-suspension-mazdaspeed-awd-swap-forces-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/rocker-arm-suspension-mazdaspeed-awd-swap-forces-768x428.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rocker Arm Suspension Mazdaspeed  Swap Forces<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The rocker arm has two major features about it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The angle change of transferred forces, as we just discussed.\u00a0 This is mainly to help with \u201cpositioning\u201d the suspension components.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The rocker arm lengths allow us to define the \u201cmotion ratio\u201d of the suspension.\u00a0 Looking at the diagram, you can see a blue line and a green line.\u00a0 These effective rocker arm lengths affect the suspension and result in a motion ratio.\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The resulting ratio is 1:0.7 meaning the damper compresses 70% of the amount that the wheel moves up\/down.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The wheel\/tire has a maximum range of 5.55 inches of travel, while the damper has a maximum travel of 3.875 inches.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Designing the rocker arm with this 1:0.7 motion ratio allowed me to use a smaller, lighter damper design with limited travel and still get the desired wheel suspension travel I needed.&nbsp; We use a stiffer spring to compensate for the extra leverage of the motion ratio.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Motion ratios in suspension are common.&nbsp; For example, the <a href=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/mazdaspeed-3\/2007-2009-mazdaspeed-3\/all-2007-2009-mazdaspeed-3-parts\/\" title=\"Mazdaspeed 3 performance parts\">Mazdaspeed 3<\/a> suspension has a unique motion ratio in the front (1:0.98) and rear (1:0.71) from our calculations.&nbsp; These numbers are typical of the style of suspension found in many commuter cars these days.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we understand the forces and the intent with the rocker am\u2026we have to design its shape and size to do the job.&nbsp; Angles are the tricky parts of the rocker arm design.&nbsp; Defining the angles (and thus shape) comes down to understanding the push rod input angles and the desired damper output angles while in motion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/rocker-arm-suspension-mazdaspeed-awd-swap-angles.jpg\" alt=\"Rocker Arm Suspension Mazdaspeed AWD Swap Angles\" class=\"wp-image-14736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/rocker-arm-suspension-mazdaspeed-awd-swap-angles.jpg 800w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/rocker-arm-suspension-mazdaspeed-awd-swap-angles-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/rocker-arm-suspension-mazdaspeed-awd-swap-angles-768x428.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rocker Arm Suspension Mazdaspeed AWD Swap Angles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When we say \u201cangles,\u201d we are talking about the red arrows in the above diagram.&nbsp; These red arrows are the angles between the rocker arm and the push rod, as well as the rocker arm and the damper.&nbsp; Ideally, these angles are always 90 degrees through the entire motion you see in the GIF, but that is not physically possible, so we had to find the correct balance of angles while in motion.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A whole lot of math encompasses this, but the upcoming diagrams will help break it down to a very understandable level for everyone!&nbsp; We are breaking it down to the three major suspension travel points: droop, bump and ride height.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, we are going to look at the angles for the push rod in Bump, Ride Height, and Droop.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bump<\/strong> is when the suspension is fully compressed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ride Height<\/strong> is when the car is sitting stationary (static).\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Droop<\/strong> is when the suspension is fully decompressed.\u00a0 Image your car sitting on jack stands with the tires hanging in the air.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-rocker-arm-angle-bump-pushrod.jpg\" alt=\"Mazdaspeed 3 AWD Rocker Arm Angle Bump Pushrod\" class=\"wp-image-14724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-rocker-arm-angle-bump-pushrod.jpg 800w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-rocker-arm-angle-bump-pushrod-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-rocker-arm-angle-bump-pushrod-768x414.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mazdaspeed 3 AWD Rocker Arm Angle Bump Pushrod<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In full bump, the push rod angle to the rocker arm decreases to 67 degrees which is 23 degrees off the \u201cideal\u201d 90.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-rocker-arm-angle-ride-height-pushrod.jpg\" alt=\"Mazdaspeed 3 AWD Rocker Arm Angle Ride Height Pushrod\" class=\"wp-image-14725\" style=\"width:674px;height:369px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-rocker-arm-angle-ride-height-pushrod.jpg 800w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-rocker-arm-angle-ride-height-pushrod-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-rocker-arm-angle-ride-height-pushrod-768x421.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mazdaspeed 3 AWD Rocker Arm Angle Ride Height Pushrod<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Then looking at ride height as the suspension moves downward from full bump.&nbsp; The damper-to-rocker arm angle decreases to 82 degrees which is 8 degrees off the \u201cideal\u201d 90.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-rocker-arm-angle-droop-pushrod.jpg\" alt=\"Mazdaspeed 3 AWD Rocker Arm Angle Droop Push Rod\" class=\"wp-image-14752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-rocker-arm-angle-droop-pushrod.jpg 800w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-rocker-arm-angle-droop-pushrod-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-rocker-arm-angle-droop-pushrod-768x436.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mazdaspeed 3 AWD Rocker Arm Angle Droop Push Rod<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, with the suspension traveling to full droop.&nbsp; The push rod to rocker arm angle increases to 117.5 degrees which is 27.5 degrees off the \u201cideal\u201d 90.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does this mean? &nbsp; This is great, actually!&nbsp; Ride height is where the suspension will function most of the time, and that is only 5 degrees off the ideal 90-degree angle.&nbsp; When the car is launched in a drag race, the suspension is going to compress, and that angle will decrease, passing through the ideal 90-degree angle and further.&nbsp; This is precisely the balance we are looking for with the rocker arm design.&nbsp; To keep it functioning most of the time as close to 90 degrees as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ok, let\u2019s look at the angles from the damper side of the rocker arm.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-rocker-arm-angle-bump-damper.jpg\" alt=\"Mazdaspeed 3 AWD Rocker Arm Angle Bump Damper\" class=\"wp-image-14726\" style=\"width:674px;height:366px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-rocker-arm-angle-bump-damper.jpg 800w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-rocker-arm-angle-bump-damper-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-rocker-arm-angle-bump-damper-768x418.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mazdaspeed 3 AWD Rocker Arm Angle Bump Damper<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In full bump, the damper angle to the rocker arm increases to 111.5 degrees which is 21.5 degrees off the \u201cideal\u201d 90.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"423\" src=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-rocker-arm-angle-ride-height-damper.jpg\" alt=\"Mazdaspeed 3 AWD Rocker Arm Angle Ride Height Damper\" class=\"wp-image-14727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-rocker-arm-angle-ride-height-damper.jpg 800w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-rocker-arm-angle-ride-height-damper-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-rocker-arm-angle-ride-height-damper-768x406.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mazdaspeed 3 AWD Rocker Arm Angle Ride Height Damper<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Then looking at ride height as the suspension moves downward from the full bump.&nbsp; The damper-to-rocker arm angle decreases to 82 degrees which is 8 degrees off the \u201cideal\u201d 90.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-rocker-arm-angle-droop-damper.jpg\" alt=\"Mazdaspeed 3 AWD Rocker Angle Droop Damper\" class=\"wp-image-14728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-rocker-arm-angle-droop-damper.jpg 800w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-rocker-arm-angle-droop-damper-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-rocker-arm-angle-droop-damper-768x460.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mazdaspeed 3 AWD Rocker Angle Droop Damper<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With the suspension traveling to full droop, the damper-to-rocker arm angle decreases to 62 degrees which is 28 degrees off the \u201cideal\u201d 90.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Again we have the damper near the \u201cideal\u201d 90-degree angle at ride height and then pass through the 90-degree angle zone when the <a href=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/mazdaspeed-3\/2007-2009-mazdaspeed-3\/07-09ms3-handling\/springs-and-coilovers-en\/\" title=\"Mazdaspeed 3 suspension parts\">suspension<\/a> compresses at launch.&nbsp; Again, the balanced angles we are trying to design for so the suspension function in the \u201cideal\u201d angle range most of the time.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why are the angles so important?&nbsp; The further you get from the \u201cideal\u201d 90-degree angle, the more non-linear the suspension acts.&nbsp; When the suspension acts in a linear function, it is tunable and predictable to drive.&nbsp; If it is non-linear, then it makes tuning and use much more difficult\u2026this results in inconsistent launching and driving, which is not good in a racing environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-awd-swap-racecar-suspension-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mazdaspeed AWD Swap Racecar Suspension\" class=\"wp-image-14737\" style=\"width:674px;height:449px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-awd-swap-racecar-suspension-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-awd-swap-racecar-suspension-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-awd-swap-racecar-suspension-1-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mazdaspeed AWD Swap Racecar Suspension<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This seems like a lot of work\u2026why do it?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A few reasons, really:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Moving to the rocker arm design gave me a lot of control over how I set up my <a href=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/tag\/racing\/\" title=\"\">Mazdaspeed for racing<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It also gave me the ability to use readily available off-the-shelf dampers.\u00a0 This allowed me to get double adjustable dampers (rebound and compressor) for a very cost-effective price.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/mazda-cx7\/2007-2012-cx7\/shop-all-cx7-parts\/\" title=\"\">CX7<\/a> AWD swap rear axle shafts did not allow me to use the OEM dampers anyways.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This design moves more of the suspension component&#8217;s weight to \u201csprung mass\u201d which is better.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I love the challenge of designing a <a href=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/mazdaspeed-3\/2007-2009-mazdaspeed-3\/07-09ms3-handling\/springs-and-coilovers-en\/\" title=\"Mazdaspeed Suspension Parts\">suspension system<\/a> like this, and this was a great opportunity!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we wrap things up, note the rocker arms are 6061-T6 billet and are massive!&nbsp; We knew they were big, but it didn\u2019t really sink in until we saw them firsthand.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-swap-rocker-arm-vs-can-1.jpg\" alt=\"Rocker Arm Size Comparison\" class=\"wp-image-14730\" style=\"width:674px;height:547px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-swap-rocker-arm-vs-can-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-swap-rocker-arm-vs-can-1-300x244.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-swap-rocker-arm-vs-can-1-768x624.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rocker Arm Size Comparison<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-swap-rocker-arm-vs-can-2.jpg\" alt=\"Rocker Arm Size Comparison 2\" class=\"wp-image-14731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-swap-rocker-arm-vs-can-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-swap-rocker-arm-vs-can-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-swap-rocker-arm-vs-can-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-swap-rocker-arm-vs-can-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mazdaspeed-3-awd-swap-rocker-arm-vs-can-2-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rocker Arm Size Comparison 2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Alright, that wraps up the rocker arm suspension design,  a huge novelty for the build.&nbsp; There are plenty more huge milestones to overcome, and those are coming up in this multi-part blog series!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope you are enjoying this series about the <a href=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/tag\/mazdaspeed-awd-swap\" title=\"\">AWD Swap Mazdaspeed3<\/a>, stay tuned for more blogs to come!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also find updates on my IG <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/halfmilespeed3\" title=\"Follow halfmilespeed3 on Instagram\">@halfmilespeed3<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/7th-gear-en.html\" title=\"CorkSport 7th Gear Mazda Membership\">CorkSport 7<sup>th<\/sup> Gear Membership,<\/a> and on <a href=\"https:\/\/mazdaspeeds.org\/index.php?threads\/awd-speed-3-project-halfmilespeed3.15154\/\" title=\"Forum Mazdaspeed 3 AWD project\">mazdaspeeds.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks for tuning in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Barett @ CS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Connect with us<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links has-icon-background-color is-style-default is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li style=\"background-color: #000000; 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