Suspension is the term given to the system of springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels. Suspension systems serve a dual purpose – contributing to the car's roadholding/handling and braking for good active safety and driving pleasure, and keeping vehicle occupants comfortable and reasonably well isolated from road noise, bumps, and vibrations,etc. These goals are generally at odds, so the tuning of suspensions involves finding the right compromise. It is important for the suspension to keep the road wheel in contact with the road surface as much as possible, because all the forces acting on the vehicle do so through the contact patches of the tyres. The suspension also protects the vehicle itself and any cargo or luggage from damage and wear. The design of front and rear suspension of a car may be different.
This article is primarily about four-wheeled (or more) vehicle suspension. For information on two-wheeled vehicles' suspensions see the suspension (motorcycle), motorcycle fork, bicycle suspension, and bicycle fork articles.
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Q. I was thinking of buying a mini truck already equipped with air-bag suspension. I wanted to know if I would be hassled by cops for having it on my vehicle. It would be used just on weekends. I would not hitting the switches while driving. Please help me.
Asked by shaker 1300 - Mon Apr 14 01:48:43 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No, but everything else is...lol. God I hate Cali...didn't get a lot of great cars thanks to your C.A.R.B.
Answered by driftslave - Mon Apr 14 01:57:23 2008
