What are the types of suspensions used in automobiles?

Any system used in vehicle to reduce road shocks and vibration known as suspension system. Springs, shock absorber torsion bar etc. are components of suspension system. read more

Dependent suspension systems are not used much today in everyday cars. Independent suspension systems are used as every wheel is free to give travel freely. Types of independent suspension systems are - 1)Double wishbone suspension system (usually used as front suspensions). 2)Mac pherson strut (usually used in rear suspensions). read more

The different types of suspension include: coil spring suspension, leaf spring suspension, coilover suspension, torsion bar suspension, air bag suspension. There may be more, but those are the primary types of suspension used in autos. read more

Today most small cars will use this type of suspension because it is cheap, has good ride qualities, and has the compact dimensions necessary for front wheel drive cars. As with the trailing link style independent suspension, while the MacPherson assembly works very well for production road going cars, on performance cars it is less than ideal. read more

The different types of suspension include: coil spring suspension, leaf spring suspension, coilover suspension, torsion bar suspension, air bag suspension. There may be more, but those are the primary types of suspension used in autos. All will include shock absorbers or struts to absorb rebound. read more