Car Suspension Types Overview

Car Suspension Types

• Double Wishbone:
  • Independent suspension design, maintaining constant geometry angles unaffected by turning or suspension movement.
  • Requires significant space.
  • Disassembly for shock absorber/breaker replacement is time-consuming.
  • Prone to damage (broken ball joints, tie rods).
  • Regular spooring recommended to prevent damage.
• Multi-Link:
  • Complex design, several parts connected by joints.
  • Component ends pivot on two sides of the arm.
  • Designed to manipulate force direction on the wheel.
  • Offers good grip and smooth car control
  • Varied designs.
  • Component replacement is time-consuming and parts can be rare/expensive.
• Rigid Axle:
  • Typically placed at the rear.
  • Two wheels connected by a single axle.
  • Two models: leaf spring and coil spring (spring).
  • Provides good quality and stability for various cars, especially large vehicles.
  • Simple design, just one solid piece, and two springs.
  • Suitable for heavy loads.
• Independent Suspension:
  • Rear wheels are not directly connected, but via joints.
  • Prevents car rocking when one rear wheel hits a bump.
  • Complex design with independent axle movements.
  • Includes flexible joints.
  • Primarily used in luxury cars because it's fairly expensive.
  • Provides a comfortable ride, proven with the Wuling Cortez CT Type S.
• MacPherson:
  • Named after its inventor.
  • Widely used in many cars.
  • Affordable and simple components.
  • Upright structure, shock absorbers as the center for car caster.
  • Easily available.
  • Less load-bearing capacity.
  • Tyre grip decreases during turning due to changing tilt angle.
• Rigid-Leafspring:
  • Common in Indonesian and older vehicles.
  • Typically placed in the rear due to being stiff.
  • Simple design, including Axle Housing and U-Bolts attached to the frame.
  • Offers good resistance.
• Trailing Arm:
  • Designed similarly to 3 Links - Rigid, yet has a different working mechanism.
  • Connects the right and left sides.
  • Commonly located at the rear of the vehicle.
• Air Suspension:
  • Advanced technology, used in luxury cars.
  • Suspension adjustment with computer control for refined adjustments.
  • Complex design and high cost.

General Suspension Notes

• Suspensions dampen vibrations and shocks from bumpy roads, ensuring a comfortable driving experience.
• Improves car handling and stability on the road.
• A crucial part of a car, demanding regular attention.
• Different car brands employ different suspension types for optimal vehicle configuration.