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Coiled bar of spring type steel Absorbs road shock & carries vehicle weight Linear- rate equally spaced coils, have constant spring rating Variable-rate tapered, unequal spacing, act differently under various loads
Coil Springs
Torsion Bars
Used in place of coil springs, usually 4WD trucks Bar twists, resisting movement of lower control arm
Ball Joints
Pivot points allowing steering knuckle movement Reduced steering effort Improved ride quality
Stabilizer Bar
Strut Rod
Connected to frame & lower control arm Controls fore & aft movement of control arm May provide for caster adjustment
I-Beam Suspension
Solid axle connecting both front steering knuckles Used on H.D. trucks
Twin I-Beam
Provide for an independent suspension system Camber & caster angles remain fairly constant over bumps Arms connected to frame with rubber bushings
Type 1 Design
Type 2 Design
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