Suspension Systems Flashcards
1
Q
What is Jounce?
A
Occurs when a wheel hits a bump & moves up
2
Q
What is rebound?
A
Occurs when the wheel hits hole & moves down
3
Q
What are the 2 main vehicle body classifications?
A
Unibody and Conventional (body of frame)
4
Q
What are the jobs of the suspension system?
A
support vehicle weight, maintain alignment angles, provide smooth ride, maintain ride Hight
5
Q
what 2 categories do coil springs have?
A
Fixed rate & Variable rate
6
Q
Why do we need shock absorbers?
A
Manage spring oscillations
7
Q
what are the 2 design variations of conventional shock absorbers?
A
Monotube & Twin Tube
8
Q
What is the pressure inside a gas-charged shock absorber?
A
up to 360 PSI
9
Q
What is the major advantage of gas shocks?
A
less prone to aeration
10
Q
What is Radial Movement on ball joints?
A
Horizontal
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