Yes if the arms are the same length the tire will stay vertical while cycling.

I think you are correct I am not sure this is what you want in a passenger vehicle. They might do it for contact patch reasons. Besides car manufactures main concern is drivability, safety and most importantly how expensive it is to put things together/manufacture.

Last edited by CPetrak; 05/03/06 10:55 PM.
2007 4x4 Tacoma Dbl Cab with TDR and rear locker - stock for now
2001 Wrangler Sport - sold
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