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I need the formula. I need to find the breakover angle if you know the wheelbase, tire size, and ground clearence. Any geometry guys out there?
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Why, what does COG have to do with breakover angle? I do not understand. It is a geometry question, not a physics question.To do it effectively you need to calculate the center of gravity of your individual Jeep, no two are the same.
Why, what does COG have to do with breakover angle? I do not understand. It is a geometry question, not a physics question.
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You have the wrong breakover angle. You are thinking flip over angle. Google breakover angle and you will see. It is a common spec for cars. A larger breakover angle will allow one to run over bigger rocks and ledges without hitting bottom.
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I want to know for something off topic from jeeping and automotive. I thought I would ask here because breakover angle is used in jeeping and automotive.What would be the benefit of knowing your breakover angle? Does it give you more e-cred for your web-wheeling?
Thanks but tire size does matter. If I was at home I could draw you a picture to show you why. But you are not taking the top line of the triangle down to the ground right under the axel (wheelbase). You are taking that line down to the ground where your contact patch ends in this application. In some applications it is even further back than the contact patch.tan^-1 (ground clearance/half the wheelbase)
I don't think tire size matters other than changing your ground clearance.
I can see why that is, but if you are trying to get it that accurate then tire size is too inexact. If I have 36" tires with 30 psi it's going to be very difference from when it has 6 psi.Thanks but tire size does matter. If I was at home I could draw you a picture to show you why. But you are not taking the top line of the triangle down to the ground right under the axel (wheelbase). You are taking that line down to the ground where your contact patch ends in this application. In some applications it is even further back than the contact patch.