
🌀 Springs & Shock Absorption
These parts absorb road impact and maintain vehicle ride height.
- Coil Springs: Steel cables wound into tight loops.
- Leaf Springs: Layered metal plates for heavy loads.
- Torsion Bars: Steel bars that twist under load.
- Shock Absorbers: Hydraulic pistons that dampen spring bounce.
- Struts: Structural assemblies combining shocks and springs.
- Air Springs: Rubber bags inflated by a compressor.
📐 Linkages & Control Arms
These components connect the wheel hubs to the vehicle chassis.
- Control Arms: Wishbone-shaped linkages managing wheel movement.
- Trailing Arms: Links connecting the rear axle longitudinally.
- Lateral Links: Rods controlling sideways wheel movement.
- Radius Rods: Braces controlling forward and backward movement.
- Knuckle Assemblies: Mounts holding the wheel hub assembly.
🔄 Joints & Bearings
These parts allow the suspension to pivot and turn smoothly.
- Ball Joints: Pivot bearings connecting control arms to knuckles.
- Tie Rod Ends: Joints linking steering gear to knuckles.
- Kingpins: Pivot pins used in older solid axles.
- Strut Bearings: Top mounts allowing the strut to rotate.
⚖️ Stabilizers & Anti-Roll Elements
These components reduce body roll during cornering and transitions.
- Sway Bar: Torsion bar linking left and right wheels.
- Sway Bar Links: Rods connecting sway bars to struts.
- Track Bar: Rod preventing lateral axle shift.
🛡️ Bushings & Mounts
These parts isolate noise, vibration, and harshness from the cabin.
- Control Arm Bushings: Rubber sleeves dampening arm pivots.
- Sway Bar Bushings: Mounts securing sway bars to chassis.
- Strut Mounts: Top plates cushioning strut-to-frame connections.
- Jounce Bumpers: Rubber stops preventing bottoming out.
