In this video, we explore various types of suspension systems using models built from wood and metal. The suspension types covered include Leaf spring, 3-link, 4-link, Trailing arm, semi-trailing arm, ...

Support the load — the suspension needs to be durable enough to handle the work expected of it. Provide stability so the vehicle can traverse uneven and sometimes treacherous terrain without allowing ...

The most common coil-spring front suspension uses two control arms (also called A-arms because of their shape) per side, mounted to the frame, and a coil spring between them that exerts force on only ...

Details make the difference, a cliché that rings especially true in the case of suspension joints. There are a variety of suspension joints on the market, and one type does not fit all applications ...

Leaf springs are treated like archaic tech, as they aren’t found under any of the latest industry-leading performance cars, and are often used as a point of reference that shows how “dated” a ...

How Does an Adaptive Damping Suspension Work? Most adaptive damping suspension systems use electronically controlled valves within the damper. These valves use sensor data provided while the vehicle ...

The Lamborghini Aventador became the first mass-produced car to feature a racing-inspired pushrod suspension design when it debuted in 2011. A pushrod or pull-rod suspension is unlike the outboard ...

Not too long ago there were only a few options when it came to rear suspension set-ups for your Camaro. Now you can get all kinds of configurations, but it might be difficult to decide which system is ...