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Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
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long arm suspension — See short arm/long arm suspension … Dictionary of automotive terms
short arm suspension — See long and short arm suspension … Dictionary of automotive terms
Suspension (vehicle) — Suspension is the term given to the system of springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels. Suspension systems serve a dual purpose – contributing to the car s handling and braking for good active safety and driving … Wikipedia
long and short arm suspension — A suspension system using an upper and lower control arm. The upper arm is shorter than the lower. This is done so as to allow the wheel to deflect in a vertical direction with a minimum change in camber … Dictionary of automotive terms
short arm/long arm suspension — (SLA) See unequal length wishbone suspension … Dictionary of automotive terms
swing arm suspension — An independent suspension system in which each axle pivots near the center of the vehicle and the movement of the axle changes the angle of camber. Also called swing axle … Dictionary of automotive terms
twin A-arm suspension — See double wishbone suspension … Dictionary of automotive terms
semi-trailing arm suspension — See semi trailing arm … Dictionary of automotive terms
suspension — [1] The assembly of springs, shock absorbers, torsion bars, joints, arms, etc., that cushions the shock of bumps on the road and serves to keep the wheels in constant contact with the road, thereby improving control and traction. [2] A mixture of … Dictionary of automotive terms
arm — A part attached to or projecting from something. Also see a arm a arm actuator arm ball joint rocker arm breaker arm check arm contact arm control arm crankarm door check arm … Dictionary of automotive terms
