Suspension
The shock absorber is an essential part of the suspension.
The suspension is a complex assembly, including the following main elements : springs (or torsion bar), tyres and shocks. But also : suspension arms, triangles, swivels, mounting kits, bonded bushes, stabilizer rods,…
These different elements, parts of the suspension, are recognized efficient when there is :
- An absorption of the road roughness,
- A constant contact between the wheels and the ground,
- An optimal passenger comfort.
The shock absorber, in order to relieve the other suspension parts, has several functions :
- Road holding
- Comfort
- Safety
- Protection of the mechanical parts
- Quality of the tyre grip