- short arm/long arm suspension
- (SLA) See unequal-length wishbone suspension
Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
short arm/long arm suspension
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short arm suspension — See long and short arm suspension … Dictionary of automotive terms
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
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
long arm suspension — See short arm/long arm suspension … Dictionary of automotive terms
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
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
