Things That Bounce Back
This component is designed to keep the tire planted on the road.
What is a Shock Absorber?
This is the center portion of a parallel steering system.
What is the "Center Link"?
This theory explains how wheels should be angled to allowing for smooth and efficient cornering.
What is the "Ackerman Steering Theory"
This Alignment angle ensures straight-line stability and reduces tire scrubbing during turns.
"What is "Toe"
Prevents suspension from bottoming out and damaging other components by absorbing impact energy.
"What is a Bump Stop?"
This suspension system uses the top of a telescopic damper as the upper steering pivot.
"What is MacPherson Suspension?"
Connects the sway bar to the control arms, helping to maintain stability during cornering.
"What is Stabilizer Links?"
This steering system replaces mechanical steering linkages with electronic sensors, actuators, and enables advanced driver assistance features such as autonomous driving.
"What is S.B.W. or Steer by Wire"
This alignment angle contributes to steering stability and self-centering of the steering wheel.
"What is Caster?"
Enables smooth rotation of the wheels and supports the vehicle's weight
"What are Wheel Bearings?"
Helical spring made of steel wire, providing support and absorbing shocks.
"What is a Coil Springs?"
A metal bar that connects the left and right suspension components to reduce body roll
"What is a Sway Bar?"
This Steering System engages a series of recirculating balls, a ball nut, and a rotating worm gear.
"What is Recirculating Ball Steering?"
This alignment angle ensures even tire wear and stable handling.
"What is Camber?"
A suspension system where each wheel on the vehicle is allowed to move vertically independently of the other wheels.
"What is an Independent Suspension System?"
This is one of the oldest forms of vehicle suspensions.
"What are Leaf Springs?"
A slender steel rod that connects the steering rack or center link to the steering knuckle.
"What is a Tie Rod End?"
These are pivot points that allow the suspension to move up and down while also enabling steering movements
"What are Ball Joints?"
This alignment angle ensures the rear wheels are aligned with the front wheels, preventing the vehicle from veering to one side.
"What is Thrust Angle?"
It combines the functions of a shock absorber and a spring into a single unit.
"What is a Strut?"
It's a long, straight bar typically made of hardened steel used in vehicle suspension systems to support the weight of the vehicle and absorb road shocks
"What is a Torsion Bar?"
Its purpose is to support the center link and help maintain proper alignment of the steering linkage.
"What is an Idler Arm?"
It is an adjustment of angles and settings of a vehicle's wheels relative to each other and to the vehicle's chassis or frame.
"What is an Alignment?"
This alignment angle contributes to steering stability and is typically set during manufacturing rather than adjusted during wheel alignment
"What is Steering Axis Inclination (SAI)?"
This suspension system uses pressurized air to provide support and cushioning.
"What is Air Suspension?"