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Comparison between MacPherson Double Wishbone Suspension Systems                Two of the most popular suspensions systems for passenger cars today are the double-wishbone suspension system and the MacPherson strut suspension system. While it is more usual to see the double-wishbone system at the rear end of the car, MacPherson’s solution normally finds its place at the front end of the car. Both types of suspensions have their own sets of benefits and limitations, thus let us look at both the advantages and disadvantages of both systems, starting with the simpler of the two, the MacPherson struts.   MacPherson Struts:                The struts are designed with more simplicity, and thus takes up less space horizontally. As a result, passengers get more compartment place in the car. They also display low un-sprung weight, an advantage that reduces the overall weight of the vehicle as well as ...

Components of Suspension System 1.      Control Arm:  A movable lever that fastens the steering knuckle to the frame of the vehicle. 2.      Control Arm Bushing:  This is a sleeve that allows the control arm to move up and down on the frame. 3.      Strut Rod:  Prevents the control arm from swinging forward and backward. 4.      Ball Joints:  A joint that allows the control arm and steering knuckle to move up and down and sideways as well 5.      Shock absorbers or Struts:   prevents the suspension from bounce after spring compression and extension 6.      Stabilizer Bar:  Limits body roll of the vehicle during cornering 7.      Spring:  Supports the weight of the vehicle Common Problems of the Suspension System Shocks and Struts:       Ball joints:   ...

Suspension System Introduction                The suspension is the term given to the system of springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels. Suspension systems serve a dual purpose — contributing to the car's road-holding/handling and braking for good active safety and driving pleasure, and keeping vehicle occupants comfortable and reasonably well isolated from road noise, bumps, and vibrations, etc.                 These goals are generally at odds, so the tuning of suspensions involves finding the right compromise. It is important for the suspension to keep the road wheel in contact with the road surface as much as possible because all the forces acting on the vehicle do so through the contact patches of the tires. The suspension also protects the vehicle itself and any cargo or luggage from damage and wear. Principle of Suspension System 1.   ...