P is for Parts
The part that is often compared to a shoulder/ hip joint.
What is ball joint?
This is the primary function of the suspension system.
What is Supporting the weight of the vehicle..
This type of suspension is adjustable and is usually mounted on larger vehicles like city busses and semi trucks.
What is Air suspension?
When 1 wheel hits a bump, the other wheel tilts up due to this type of suspension.
What is Dependent suspension?
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This part is used to control the extension of a spring after it compresses.
What is Shock Absorber?
This secondary function of suspension is what you feel.
This suspension is characterized by having not 1, but 2 control arms.
What is Wishbone suspension?
The only type of spring that you don't compress.
What is Torsion bar?
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This part has multiple functions including: prevents uneven wear of the suspension, prevents weight transfer from side to side, and helps with cornering by keeping the car level.
What is sway bar?
Although this is not the primary function of suspension, it might be the most important for safety.
What is maintain traction/Steering.
What is Leaf Spring Suspension?
This suspension uses fluid containing iron particles and an electricity to adjust its suspension level.
What is electro magnetic suspension?
You can hold this in your right hand but not your left.
What you left hand?
This part connects the wheel to the suspension components and allows the wheel to turn while taking on road imperfections.
What is steering knuckle?
These are usually put between two moving metal parts, and can usually be replaced before the whole spring needs to be replaced.
What are bushings?
This is the most expensive type of suspension of the main 4 we talked about in class.
What is airbag suspension?
The main advantage of independent suspension?
What is one wheel can move up and down with minimal effect to the other?
The name of the project Bose worked on in relationship to suspension.
What is Project Sound?
This is usually an assembly of the two major components of suspension and is mounted between the upper and lower control arms.
What is coil over?
This FUNctions as the coil, shock, and upper control arm.
What is a(n) Macpherson Strut?
What is Macpherson strut suspension?
These two spring types can be combined into one suspension system.
What are air bag and leaf springs?
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