Suspension Terms
What term refers to the compression of the suspension components?
Jounce
This type of suspension reacts with both tires on the same axle when it hits a bump.
Non-Independant Suspension
Connects control arms to the steering knuckle.
Ball Joints
Which type of spring requires a compressor to operate effectively?
Air springs
What are the components that are commonly changed out for components with different sizes, styles, or fitment that affects the unsprung weight of the vehicle leading to poor ride quality?
Wheels and tires
What term refers to the expansion of suspension components?
Rebound
This type of suspension only has a reaction on the corner that encounters a bump while driving.
Independant
Has a coil spring and a shock together as one piece.
Strut
This component limits the lateral movement of the wheels...
Control Arms
What is the functional difference between a strut, and a shock absorber?
A strut can support weight (any variation on this answer is acceptable)
The vehicle's body, cargo, and passengers would qualify as _____ weight.
Sprung
This type of suspension has a different reaction depending on the size of the bump encountered. For example, it reacts with both tires when encountering a large bump, but only on one corner with smaller bumps.
Semi-Independant
The component that supports the weight of the vehicle and allows the wheels to move when encountering bumps/dips in the road.
Springs
This is the connective component of a sway bar...
Sway Bar Link/Bushing
This mechanical spring has differences in coil spacing...
Variable Rate Spring
The vehicle's brake calipers, wheels, and tires qualify as _______ weight.
Unsprung
This type of suspension can adapt to road conditions and different weight capacities using multiple sensors and controllable components.
Dynamic suspension
Slowly corrects vehicle jounce and rebound helping to improve ride quality and keep the vehicle stable.
Shock Absorbers
This type of spring twists instead of compressing to control the jounce and rebound of the suspension.
Torsion bars
This suspension system is most commonly found on heavy duty vehicles...
Leaf Spring Suspension
This two-word term refers to the height of the vehicle when the suspension is NOT in jounce or rebound.
Ride Height
Which type of suspension utilizes a strut instead of a separate spring & shock absorber?
MacPherson Strut
What are the three different types of mechanical springs?
Leaf springs, coil springs, torsion bars
What is the suspension component that can be found on every front suspension system we have covered thus far?
Steering knuckle
What component is responsible for supporting the unsprung weight, but carries no sprung weight?
Steering Knuckle