How Automotive Suspension Systems Work
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- Here's the basics on how the two main types of automotive suspensions work - Double Wishbone and MacPherson.
The purpose of a car's suspension is to support the weight of a vehicle, keep good tire contact with the ground and absorb any impacts when driving over road imperfections.
Modern suspension systems make use of various geometry to handle this task, each with its own pros and cons. In this video, the suspension from a MacPherson strut vehicle is described, taken apart part by part and explained. It is then compared to the suspension of a car with double wishbone suspension.
At the end of the video, a live comparison is presented between the two suspension types as the vehicles drive down the road.
The main components of a suspension are the control arms, strut (or spring and shock absorber), ball joints, and steering knuckles. The arrangement of these components form various geometrical relationships which can be categories and related to wheel motion as a vehicle navigates a corner or rides over a road imperfection.
The vehicles demonstrated in this video are a 2001 Toyota Corolla a 2007 Lexus GS350, and a 2004 Toyota Camry.
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+iPervy Looking back, I did pack alot of info in, and it might be overwhelming for someone who doesn't know much about suspensions. I deal with this everyday so it's second nature to me now. Thanks
Lowkey the best Macpherson strut explanation video on CZcams. Concise and simple but non-lacking. The explanation for the natural disadvantage of camber change and even deviation from the ideal angle for grip in all situations is the only one that makes sense for someone that comes from a place of 0 knowledge.
I am a lay person, not in mechanical engineering college, trying to learn the ins and outs of cars, quick, through YT videos, for the purpose of making a physics-based model for a game, while coming from absolute 0 knowledge and investing 0 money and having no "live model". We can learn a surprising amount this way, but there are obvious limitations to not having a teacher and book that explains parts, angles and mechanics. I never learned the actual turning of the structure happens at the top of the strut in a ball bearing up until this video, even though there are countless videos on macpherson that "explains all the basics".
Thank you for taking the time to do this.
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Awesome, glad you liked the video style and understand suspensions. Check out my multi-link video
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Stay tuned for more suspension videos, I'm working on a multi-link next
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Wow great video, like the shots of the Macpherson and Double Wishbone actually moving and driving. Thanks for your hard work!
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Speedkar, I agree as others stated, awesome video--because the good information! And way to go illustrating it so clearly. It also helps me realize my 2001 CR-V (with similar double wishbones) front end maintenance is imperative for safety!
+Richard Dolesh Thanks - yes especially those older Honda's with loaded lower ball joints - do routine check for play or wear when you rotate tires - taking a chance means the wheel could end up in the fender with is dangerous
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Thanks. Looking forward to more in the weeks and months to come with my new G35 project
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Really good video! Seeing both suspension types in action after the explanation was a nice bonus.
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Great video.now It makes sense how cars get misaligned when hitting bumps or fender benders
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Double wishbones all the way! My 6th gen Accord has such nice steering feel for a average car, fun light and precise.
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For someone who knows nothing about cars - I now know about suspension. Thank you. :)
You spoke very clearly and loud and you had diagrams and real examples.
Question; would race cars have the double wishbone suspension or macpherson?
I'm glad my video clarified things for you.
Performance cars prefer double wishbone because of better handling