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Independent Suspension1

This document discusses different types of suspension systems for vehicles. It outlines the advantages and disadvantages of independent suspension systems compared to rigid axles. It then describes three specific independent suspension system types: wishbone suspension, commonly used in sports and racing cars; MacPherson strut suspension, which is simpler and lighter and provides more engine compartment space, used in many front-wheel drive cars; and swinging half-axle suspension where half-axles pivot at their midpoint, used in some trucks.

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Independent Suspension1

This document discusses different types of suspension systems for vehicles. It outlines the advantages and disadvantages of independent suspension systems compared to rigid axles. It then describes three specific independent suspension system types: wishbone suspension, commonly used in sports and racing cars; MacPherson strut suspension, which is simpler and lighter and provides more engine compartment space, used in many front-wheel drive cars; and swinging half-axle suspension where half-axles pivot at their midpoint, used in some trucks.

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Advantages

Elastic strain energy per unit spring weight is more in coil or


torsion bar spring, thus lighter spring can be used.
Unsprung weight is reduced, less tyre scrub and increased tyre
life.
Compared to rigid axle, softer springs used without increasing
rolling effect. Improves ride comfort.
Improved steering precision since wheel movements not
linked.
Possible to locate springs apart enough to obtain understeer
conditions, preferred to oversteer conditions.
No solid axle beam, engine and chassis frame can be placed
relatively lower, thus engine position can be moved forward-
more space for passengers.
Disadvantages
Initial cost high
Greater maintenance because of larger number of
bearings.
More rigid chassis frame required
Forces due to unbalanced wheels more pronounced
and transmitted easily to steering wheel.
In the event of body roll, wheels camber, cornering
power is reduced (decreased stability).
Misalignment of steering geometry with wear of
components, more frequent attention.

Wishbone type suspension
Application : Honda Accord, Mazda 6 , common in sports and racing
cars.
Change in camber angle
Mac Pherson strut type suspension
only lower wishbone
Strut carries shock absorber
and spring, also axle on
which wheel is mounted.
Simpler and lighter,
unsprung weight lower
Gives maximum room in
engine compartment, used
on front wheel drive cars
Increased road safety, ride
comfort, light and self
stabilizing steering
Used in maruti 800, VW
jatta and Passat
Swinging half axle suspension
Half axles pivoted on their
ends to chassis member at
the middle of the car.
Up and down movement of
the wheel causes the camber
angle to vary.
Czech truck manufacturer
Tatra.

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