What are the two ways shocks are mounted?
One with a nut and bolt, Stud welded to a bracket
How often do U-bolt locknuts need retorqued?
every 100,000 miles
According to the book, how many steps does it take to replace a shock absorber?
11
What advantages does fiber composite leaf springs have over steel?
Quieter ride, no spring sag, less body roll.
What are the two objects that are separated by the suspension?
Axle and the frame.
Why do you not want to burn out the bushings of an equalizing beam?
Burn for a long time and produces noxious fumes, and high heat
What are the two ways to describe a rough ride?
Harmonic, erratic.
What are the major components of the air suspension system?
Height control valve pressure regulator, air lines, air bags or springs, shock absorbers.
What are the principles of the Chalmers suspension?
Support the vehicle load, guiding the axle.
The four categories the book breaks suspension systems are broken into are what?
Leaf spring, leaf spring and solid rubber, rubber block and torsion bar, air spring.
What is a good way to remember how to judge camber?
Imagine $1000 on top of the tire.
Do shocks (not struts) support the weight of the vehicle?
No
What happens if you use a "pickle fork" to undo a ball joint or tie rod end?
Destroy the boot of component.
What suspension measurement is usually set at the factory and rarely touched?
Caster
What type of suspension is not mentioned in the book but you will find on cars?
Coil spring
Do you ever use heat on suspension components?
No
What suspension system combines the spring and the shock into one component?
McPherson Strut.
In the power point what did someone use to help their spring?
Football
What Ford suspension was quietly removed in the late 90's and paid Firestone to take the blame for?
Cross I-beam, Cross torsion, Cross catapult
What model is the excavator?
135C
The roles the suspension plays is it _____ the truck when traveling over smooth highway _____ as over rough terrain.
stabilizes, as well
It _____ the chassis from _____ and _____ the driver to _____ the truck.
Cushion, Road shock, Enables, Steer
It maintains the _____ and _____ It provides a _____ ride both when _____ and ______.
Proper axle spacing, alignment, smooth, loaded, unloaded
The advantages of rubber springs and eight-link suspension is it allows each of the _____ to maintain its ______ at all times.
Four wheels, share of the load
_____, _____, reduced tire wear, and _____.
Maximizes traction, minimize wheel hop, minimizes maintenance