CH44: Suspension System Theory

         

Introduction to Suspension Systems

 

 

Suspension System Principles

 

 

Unsprung Weight

 

         

Damping

 

 

Suspension Systems

 

 

Wheel Unit Location

 

         

Leaf Springs

 

 

Coil Springs

 

 

Torsion Bars

 

         

Rubber Stops

 

 

Shock Absorbers

 

 

Gas Shocks

 

         

Load Leveling Shocks

 

 

Manual Adjusted Shocks

 

 

Electrically Adjusted Shocks

 

         

Control Arms

 

 

Ball Joints

 

 

Bushings

 

         

Dead Axle

 

 

Solid Axle

 

 

Independant Suspension

 

         

Front Suspension Systems

 

 

Strut Suspension

 

 

SLA Suspension

 

         

Rear Suspension

 

 

Coil Spring-Suspension

 

 

Rigid Suspension

 

         

Rear Independent Suspension

 

 

Rear Suspension Components 

 

 

Shock Absorbers 

 

ANIM   ANIM   ANIM

Magnetic Dampers

 

 

Metalastic Bush

 

 

Active Suspension

 

ANIM   ANIM   ANIM

Leaf Spring & Helper

 

 

Hydroelastic Suspension

 

 

Torsion Bar 

 

ANIM        

Shock Absorber Operation