How Car Suspensions Work - Springs vs Shocks

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  • @SohamChakraborty42069
    @SohamChakraborty42069 Před 3 lety +33

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  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained  Před 11 lety +39

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      @autofixarena Před rokem

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    @benjamins.stover3690 Před 8 lety +274

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    @mattparsons2 Před 8 lety +77

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      @clay7182 Před 5 lety +3

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      @CosmicPlayR Před 4 lety +1

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      @karimsaleh3876 Před 4 lety

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  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained  Před 11 lety +5

    I went to NC State for mechanical engineering, but I've learned most of this myself by reading books/online material.

  • @CosmicPlayR
    @CosmicPlayR Před 4 lety +130

    "I had this idea, like, 40 years ago." - Jason

    • @ferraribeng
      @ferraribeng Před 4 lety +1

      Principle of suspension has not change much since the invention of motorised car.

    • @HazewinDog
      @HazewinDog Před 4 lety +3

      @@ferraribeng I'm not sure Facebook and his CZcams channel existed 40 years ago, though.

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      @stefanmitrovic973 Před 4 lety

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    • @BME-dj1ox
      @BME-dj1ox Před 3 lety

      @@HazewinDog lol it's all those auto-generated captions. He actually might have said 4 years lol

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained  Před 12 lety +2

    Nah I wish I had gotten into the FSAE but freshman year I was a bio-engineer. I'm at NC State University. Glad you like the videos!

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    @scalonetaDec1822 Před 8 lety +53

    Would rather have you as my teacher....you have a gift

  • @jdavis13777
    @jdavis13777 Před 5 lety +4

    Just watched this after your McLaren suspension video and wow, your quality has improved. Congrats on finding success on CZcams!

  • @mccataldo
    @mccataldo Před 7 lety +13

    enjoyed this with my 7 year old who was curious about how this works. Thanks!

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    @stevesloan6775 Před 2 lety

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  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained  Před 11 lety +2

    It's an interesting question. I think it's better to go coilovers as you maintain the independence of the suspension. Too stiff of sway bars connects the two tires and the two independent suspensions begin to behave more like a live axle.

  • @r.anthony8685
    @r.anthony8685 Před 9 lety

    The Double Wishbone suspension and the McPherson struts were kinda baffling me and I now see that someone made an actual youtube video about the way they function. Thank you!

  • @Kinghavs
    @Kinghavs Před 8 lety +87

    Thank you for making me a better forza player

    • @aeidolone
      @aeidolone Před 6 lety +5

      And me Project Cars 2 player. :D

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    @zeusnelson2 Před 10 lety

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    @Mark-gd5vr Před 5 lety +44

    He sounds likes Ross from friends.

  • @arthurfricchione8119
    @arthurfricchione8119 Před 7 lety +1

    Your videos are great. It's great to know how a component works so you know why your changing it. You can't be a good mechanic if you don't know the engineering behind the system your working on. Thanks much for your videos and time

  • @danielquirco1
    @danielquirco1 Před 6 lety

    I've been following the channel for a while. Looking for the difference between leaf and coil springs found this video. It's amazing how much Jason has changed!!! He looked like the new kid in school presenting himself to the class!! All shy and nervous!! So funny!! But as always, great video!!

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained  Před 11 lety +1

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  • @kgr8house
    @kgr8house Před 11 lety

    1. Your videos are AWESOME! Coming from someone who knows nothing about cars: your videos are easy to follow and you are good at explaining things.
    2. You're not overweight! You look healthy
    3.Is the oil in the dampers the same oil that we have to change out every few thousand miles, or is it unique? What else does oil do?

  • @buyadriver
    @buyadriver Před 10 lety

    Wow! You broke it down barney style! Your definitely helping novices like me understand what people are talking about. Now I don't have to pretend I know what they are talking about when they talk about stuff like dampers. I actually felt like I learned something from a quick and simple video. Keep up the good work . I'm going to go check out more of your videos and subscribe now.

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained  Před 12 lety +2

    Depending on what shocks/springs you use, you can make any of them softer/stiffer than any other.

  • @vivekpanabc
    @vivekpanabc Před 9 lety +7

    I always like your video first because as always you make very informative videos... Thank you

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    @phucphan762 Před rokem

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    @EngineeringExplained  Před 11 lety

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  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained  Před 11 lety +2

    Very welcome, thanks for watching!

  • @prospeedracing
    @prospeedracing Před 10 lety

    This is video is a must-watch for all those who "getting into cars". Car suspension aims at minimizing the friction between he tires and the surface of the road. A good suspension system in a car means comfortable driving and better load handling capacity.

  • @peniseater3911
    @peniseater3911 Před 7 lety +1

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    @hionofyuv5866 Před 7 lety +7

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  • @Carrera911Fan
    @Carrera911Fan Před 12 lety

    first off thank you so much for making this video about suspension. secondly the quality of your videos are truly great i enjoy them very much you know how to explain very well and the content is extremely interesting. third can you explain how the suspension in a formula 1 car works. fourth good luck with your studies and the job hunting...oh and lastly you dont look overweight at all man

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained  Před 11 lety +1

    The engine aspiration does not affect the tire grip, as this comes down solely to the physical attributes of the tire. That said, if you send more power to the wheels than the tires can grip, they will spin.

  • @999531s
    @999531s Před 7 lety +49

    By overweight he is referring to his third leg. That's why we don't see his whole body

    • @micowikstrom7182
      @micowikstrom7182 Před 3 lety +2

      How can a man lose weight from a 3rd leg otherwise than exercise it back and forth 24/7?

    • @artoodiitoo
      @artoodiitoo Před 3 lety

      Hey the video description says "no adult content"

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained  Před 11 lety +2

    Thanks for watching! Never too old to start something you enjoy, best of luck to you!

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    @jibbathehutt Před 10 lety

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  • @occasionalgamer1559
    @occasionalgamer1559 Před 9 lety

    First time watching your channel, got it completely, thanks!

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained  Před 11 lety +1

    I was under the impression that a strut functions partially as the upper control arm; the shock is a piece of the assembly (strut) but is not a structural member so to speak of the car/suspension. It's only load is the same axis as the shock, where as the strut has other loads as well. Yes, dampers are shocks.

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained  Před 12 lety

    Hey no problem, glad they're useful for you!

  • @loganlewis1991
    @loganlewis1991 Před 4 lety +1

    You're pretty freaking awesome, man. Thank you for these. I've learned so much about setting up race cars on my racing games for you haha

  • @aaliyah4183
    @aaliyah4183 Před 7 lety

    Yessssss thank you!!!! Im watching the coilovers after this one, thanks again bro!

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained  Před 12 lety

    @Carrera911Fan The overweight thing was a joke. I'm a fairly sarcastic fellow. Thanks for the compliments and support!

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained  Před 11 lety +1

    Yes, it probably can be done by simply installing lowering springs. That said, your car was created with the gaps it has intentionally. Simply lowering it without changing other suspension components may make it look better, but have other side affects. It could change your wheel's alignment, and could cause you to slam your shocks on bumps if not done right. Read up on forums on how others have done it; most important thing is researching before you do it.

  • @Karmiangod
    @Karmiangod Před 9 lety +152

    Dude you're not overweight.

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained  Před 12 lety +2

    These disadvantages being worse fuel economy, and poor acceleration, but that has to do with the inertia of the tire, not unsprung weight. For the unsprung weight part, you could expect poor handling as your car would not react well to imperfections in road surfaces.

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    @user-uf3op7eg4e Před 4 lety

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  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained  Před 11 lety

    1. Thanks!
    2. Sarcasm :)
    3. Different oil - chosen based on viscosity properties, temperature characteristic, etc, and how much dampening you want.

  • @traviswilson9528
    @traviswilson9528 Před 7 lety

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    @Rysuko Před 11 lety

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  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained  Před 12 lety +1

    @yamenad Air suspensions, yes I should probably include that one too.

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained  Před 11 lety

    I'll get there eventually, yes.

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    @SN95ohh Před 12 lety

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    @vikramchakrabarty2693 Před 6 lety +1

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  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained  Před 11 lety +3

    Thanks

  • @AutopianKnight
    @AutopianKnight Před 12 lety

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  • @leewana1167
    @leewana1167 Před 8 lety

    oh ny gosh. thanks so much. I'm writing a paper tomorrow and I'm sure this will help A LOT!

  • @sgn01149
    @sgn01149 Před 8 lety

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    Very easy to understand.

  • @oOKasp3rOo
    @oOKasp3rOo Před 10 lety

    Capstone project on suspensions, chassis, body, steering etc....thanks for getting me started!!! you dabesst

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  • @alexanderrepollo1024
    @alexanderrepollo1024 Před 8 lety

    Man you helped a lot to understand a suspension system, thankyou so much! LIKE.

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    @mooshroom_0079 Před 8 lety

    Thanks - great tool for explaining to my middle school son - appreciate your efforts

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained  Před 11 lety +1

    There are air suspensions, but you have to use decently high pressures.

  • @phuckgoogoo
    @phuckgoogoo Před 9 lety

    I've been watching your videos and now I can build a car from the ground up with everyday household items like MacGuyver! Thanks! HAHA!!!!
    Anyway, I'm really enjoying all this information on different kinds of suspension. I know I'm late to the party, but I have a request for an explanation of a custom cantilevered air ride set up. If you are so inclined.
    Thanks again!
    You're a great teacher!

  • @ericohman
    @ericohman Před 11 lety

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    @prajaktajoshi1885 Před rokem

    Wonderfully Explained!

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    @johandsouza4079 Před 3 lety

    Amazing content even in 2021

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    @66fallenAngelLucifer Před 6 lety

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  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained  Před 11 lety

    Awesome, good luck!

  • @737malcolm
    @737malcolm Před 11 lety

    Just for your information, aircraft shock absorbers filled with oil on below part and nitrogen at the top part. It doesn't have spring. The nitrogen absorb the impact and the oil slow down the movement. thank for the video. keep it up.

  • @HansGruber006
    @HansGruber006 Před 5 lety

    2012 to Oct 2018 WOW, how much you have grown

  • @xpmark1
    @xpmark1 Před 5 lety

    Thanks, your a good teacher.

  • @TheChaliitis
    @TheChaliitis Před 12 lety

    Amazing explanation of complicated things! Videos are awesome. Even if I know many things covered in the vids, it`s very pleasing to look theese videos to revise some information.
    Thanks man!

  • @CarObsession
    @CarObsession Před 5 lety

    Very interesting and informative video - great stuff.

  • @Calling321
    @Calling321 Před 9 lety

    Excellent job of explaining!

  • @DangerAngelous
    @DangerAngelous Před 10 lety +25

    Nice, I am getting into cars and all of the mechanical stuff underneath. I might be a little ambitious when I say that someday I want to built an extreme hypercar

    • @michaelewers76
      @michaelewers76 Před 10 lety +10

      go for it bro

    • @michaelewers76
      @michaelewers76 Před 10 lety +4

      just keep trying bro im sure youll get there

    • @DangerAngelous
      @DangerAngelous Před 10 lety

      Thanks mate. It'll be a long while though, I'm not finished at high school yet, but I'm confident

    • @michaelewers76
      @michaelewers76 Před 10 lety +4

      good all you need is confidence bro

    • @dinoharandi9344
      @dinoharandi9344 Před 10 lety +2

      angedgangsta Watch some stuff about Mr. Koeningsegg (channel drive - inside Koeningsegg) He explains some stuff himself and also some parts how he started his own hypercar company :)

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained  Před 11 lety

    Thanks, and yes, I do now have a job.

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained  Před 11 lety

    Binge learning, I like it.

  • @rafihussain
    @rafihussain Před 7 lety

    Nice job. Neatly explained thanks

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained  Před 11 lety

    Yeah, just in the high risk area, not quite there yet.

  • @shankar554
    @shankar554 Před 11 lety

    Have learnt a lot from your videos... Thanks a lot!!

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained  Před 11 lety

    You are welcome sir!

  • @harrisdams46
    @harrisdams46 Před 9 lety

    Thanks for giving the clear explanation. Keep sharing.

  • @glock-hv7wq
    @glock-hv7wq Před 4 lety

    Great video. You really did a good job

  • @SuperFahim84
    @SuperFahim84 Před 8 lety +4

    Hello, fantastic presentation and informative lecture. Saved me reading through PDFs and books ;) I really do appreciate your efforts. Could you please develop some videos on Magneride, Damptronic and continuously variable dampers please ? That would be extremely useful. Thanks, Fahim.

    • @EngineeringExplained
      @EngineeringExplained  Před 8 lety

      +Fahim Zaman czcams.com/video/hiaMpG4Y640/video.html

    • @SuperFahim84
      @SuperFahim84 Před 8 lety

      +Engineering Explained thanks. I'm looking for your videos where you have explained skyhook theory. Have you made any video on that ? Thanks

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    @fredsalfa Před 8 lety +60

    You should do a video on how to lose weight. Like calories burned vs calories consumed etc

    • @jaykae3952
      @jaykae3952 Před 7 lety +11

      Hes a mechanical engineer not a bioengineer

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      @escueme Před 7 lety +5

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      @Atonement- Před 7 lety +1

      Alfa Won... hilarious

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      @SepticXable Před 6 lety +1

      Video where you show off your chubby body, Sailor?

  • @maimouna704010204050
    @maimouna704010204050 Před 10 lety

    You're good! I am glad you'll talk about the other 3 suspensions but what about twin-I-beam suspension? Can you make a video on that too? Thanks a lot! You're the best on my fourth video on this topic.

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained  Před 11 lety

    I have videos on a few types of suspensions - double wishbone and macpherson struts are independent, you could watch those. :)

  • @jasonm519
    @jasonm519 Před 2 lety

    Great explanation. Thank you!

  • @owenbartos9352
    @owenbartos9352 Před 6 lety +2

    Would love a video on back seat suspension

  • @metodraginii
    @metodraginii Před 11 lety

    Man, u really know very much about cars and i would like to tell you to go on uploading videos because its great to have such nice explanations :). Apart from that, is there a video of yours about Torsion Bar Suspension?

  • @ChristopherWoods
    @ChristopherWoods Před 10 lety +1

    Good intro video. An interesting follow-on video would be to discuss various methods of suspension stability design - torsion beam configurations, live axles, IRS etc.

  • @09ThomasEF
    @09ThomasEF Před 12 lety

    Please, do finish with all the suspension systems! Air suspension would be great to hear about, too. Great videos -- short, sweet, and conceptual.

  • @1010Brij
    @1010Brij Před 8 lety

    I like how sarcastic you are mate (y)

  • @83Nini
    @83Nini Před 12 lety

    For that video, I believe you didn't need anything other than the whiteboard...
    As for the end of the video, I'd like to know about the solid axle as that what my car has! Keep it up!

  • @rishabapriyan7138
    @rishabapriyan7138 Před 8 lety

    Thanks a lot Bro.Loved the explanation.

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained  Před 11 lety

    Excellent!