Independent or Dependent
Which is more stable to drive?
Independent
To carry more weight
If the turning takes place in the back of the car, it is a?
Live Axle
Coil Springs are typically in the ___ & the ____ of the car.
Front & Back
The part of the tire that connects the shoulder to the bead is called?
Sidewall
True or False?
Dependent Suspension tilts when 1 side is higher than the other?
True
Unlike Cars, trucks usually have a ___ rear axle.
Is a dead Axle apart of the drivetrain?
Nope!
A shock absorber uses ___ to reduce the number of oscillations on the road.
Air
The reparable area of a tire is in the _____ area.
Tread
What is the Difference between Independent and Dependent Suspension?
Independent Suspension freely moves the wheel's position, preventing tilting.
Why are Trucks so different from cars?
Carrying more Weight
Which is typically safer?
A - Unibody
B - Body-on-Frame
B
An overinflated tire causes this type of abnormal tire wear.
Center Wear
What is the main part of the Independent Suspension system that is different from the Dependent Suspension System?
Coil Springs
Unlike Cars, Trucks typically don't have ___ Axles.
What do dead Axles do?
They just hold the tires in position.
_____ ride systems use motion sensors, special shocks, and a control module to modify the ride depending on the road surface.
Magnetic
A load range E has a maximum PSI of?
80
What is a Short-Long Arm system also referred to as?
A Double Wishbone Suspension
What springs do Trucks have that cars don't?
Leaf Springs
Differential
Torsion bar springs are ____.
large rods of steel that twist, acting as a spring.
How much (%) do low rolling resistance tires save in fuel costs?
1.5%-4.5%