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Springs and dampers are the basic suspension components that, along with other parts, are used to form various types of units used on different cars. Many vehicles have different suspension setups for their back and front wheels.

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The torsion bar, meanwhile, is a length of metal rod that links the car body to the suspension lower link. It twists to absorb bumps and then returns to its original position.

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Another common front suspension type, double-wishbone suspension is also known as an A-arm and typically uses two wishbone-shaped arms with two mounting positions at the frame and one at the wheel.

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The above front independent systems can be found on the rear axles. Rear independent suspension is simpler because the wheels aren’t connected to the steering rack.

Non-independent (dependent) suspension is where the left and right wheels share a single, solid axle. It’s still common with rear suspension on cars and still found upfront in trucks. The problem with non-independent suspension is the jarring is felt across the entire rear axle if one wheel hits a bump and it’s not great with preventing body roll.

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Most modern cars have coil springs, while older cars and many four-wheel-drive vehicles have leaf springs, which are layers of metal connected to the axle that flex under the weight of the car.

A smaller hole means a firmer ride which improves handling at the expense of comfort. You may have noticed this difference if you’ve driven a car with adjustable damping modes, such as normal and sports suspension modes.

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It combines a shock absorber and a coil spring into a single strut to provide a more compact and lighter suspension system that is particularly useful for front-wheel drive vehicles.

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A damper is a piston filled with oil that separates the chassis from the wheel. When the car hits a bump the piston pushes into the casing and is slowed by the oil, which flows into another chamber as it’s compressed.

Your car’s suspension is generally out of sight and out of mind, but it plays a crucial role – doing everything from ensuring the wheels stay connected with the road to stopping the car from shaking to pieces over rough surfaces.

The coil spring and damper are on a strut linked to the bottom wishbone and chassis. Double-wishbone suspension helps reduce roll and is common on larger cars.

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This flow resistance can be altered by changing the size of the hole, which is called the damping rate. The wider the aperture, the lower the resistance or damping rate, which means a softer ride.

Dampers, commonly known as shock absorbers, cushion and protect the chassis from the jarring force caused when a wheel hits a bump and prevent the springs from continually bouncing. They also push the wheel back to the road surface.

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As you’d expect, each wheel is independent of the other which means any jarring is contained to one side or wheel. There are different types of independent suspension systems in modern cars, the most common of which are listed below.

This uses three or more lateral arms and one or more longitudinal arms which can be angled in any direction allowing for a better compromise between ride and handling. These are more likely to be used on performance cars.