Spring Force

Machperson Strut

Independent suspension

Macpherson Strut

Combines a coil spring and shock absorber into one compact unit called strut

Handling

Offers excellent ride comfort and good handling

Macpherson strut

Offers excellent ride comfort and good handling

Macpherson strut

Moderate load carrying capacity

Macpherson strut

Compact, reliable, and cost effective

Macpherson strut

One of the most common front suspension systems in modern vehicles

Macpherson strut

Good handling, comfort, and stering precision

Macphersun strut

Low cost, simple design, compact

Macpherson strut

Durable, handles heavy loads, easy maintenance

Macpherson strut

Expensive to repair and replace

Torsion beam

A type of dependent suspension where the left and right wheels are connected by a solid beam

Torsion beam

When one wheel moves, the beam twist, allowing the other wheel to move as well

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Note: Macpherson strut and torsion beam have the same common applications, advantages, and disadvantages. Say Yeah

Leaf spring

Uses one or more curved steel leaves stacked together to support the vehicle, absorb shocks, and control axle movement

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Note: The leaf spring suspension is better for heavier duty vehicles

Hooke's Law

The force required to stretch or compress a spring is directly proportional to the distance it is stretched

Elastic limit

The relationship (Hooke's Law) is valid as long as the spring remains within its elastic limit