Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
short arm suspension — See long and short arm suspension … Dictionary of automotive terms
arm suspension — See flex arm suspension long and short arm suspension semi trailing arm suspension swing arm suspension … Dictionary of automotive terms
short arm — See long and short arm suspension … 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
suspension system — A system that cushions the passenger compartment of the vehicle from the bumps and shocks caused by the wheels moving over irregular road surfaces. Includes springs, shock absorbers, steering linkage, upper and lower control arms, torsion bars,… … Dictionary of automotive terms
short — See short circuit long and short arm suspension … Dictionary of automotive terms
Suspension (motorcycle) — A motorcycle s suspension serves a dual purpose: contributing to the vehicle s handling and braking, and providing safety and comfort by keeping the vehicle s passengers comfortably isolated from road noise, bumps and vibrations. The typical… … Wikipedia
Short long arms suspension — An SLA is also known as an unequal length double wishbone suspension. The upper arm is typically an A arm, and is shorter than the lower link, which is an A arm or an L arm, or sometimes a pair of tension/compression arms. In the latter case the… … Wikipedia
Double wishbone suspension — Wishbones and upright painted yellow In automobiles, a double wishbone (or upper and lower A arm) suspension is an independent suspension design using two (occasionally parallel) wishbone shaped arms to locate the wheel. Each wishbone or arm has… … Wikipedia
