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4wd Suspensions
For many years, the front suspensions on 4WD vehicles were nearly identical to the rear suspensions. A large live axle…
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Types of Suspension Systems
Even though there are many different suspension setups, most types can be categorized into one of these types: MacPherson strut,…
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Steering Knuckles
Steering knuckles support the wheel and tire, brakes, and sprung weight of the vehicle. A steering knuckle can be mounted…
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Ball Joints
Ball joints allow the steering knuckle to pivot for steering while providing a tight connection to the control arms and…
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Control Arms
Control arms are used to control wheel movement. Used on both front and rear suspensions, they are commonly referred to…
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Shock Absorbers
Shock absorbers are actually dampers, meaning that they reduce or make something less intense. The springs do the shock absorbing…
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Sprung and Unsprung Weight
Weight carried by the springs is called sprung weight. Weight not carried by the springs is called unsprung weight. The less…
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Springs
The springs in the suspension have two important functions. Springs support the vehicle weight and absorb the bumps and movements…
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Lateral Acceleration
Lateral acceleration is the measurement of the vehicles ability to corner. What we feel during a corner is that a…
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Basic Principles of Suspension System
The components of the suspension system, while impor tant separately, must operate as a whole for the system to provide…
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Functions of Suspension Systems
As previously mentioned, it is mostly assumed that the only function of a suspension system is the absorption of road…
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Functions and Basic Principles Suspension systems
Suspension systems have evolved significantly since the earliest adaptations from horse-drawn buggies to self powered automobiles, but the basic requirements…