Suspension Systems

Abstract

If cars were always able to run on perfectly smooth roads, they would not require any suspension and the road wheels could be attached directly to the chassis. However, roads may be uneven and the car may be required to run on tracks, so that some means has to be provided to allow the wheels to move up and down independently from the rest of the car. If this was not done, the car would be most uncomfortable to ride in and road shocks would greatly stress it and soon damage the chassis or body.