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How car suspensions work - springs vs shocks

How do suspensions work? What are the different types of suspensions? This is the first of four videos I'll make on suspensions. Explanations of springs, shocks, struts, sprung and unsprung weight.
The suspension of a car dictates how well the vehicle will ride. Some suspensions are built for smooth comfort, while others may be a bit stiffer to prioritize handling. While most cars use the ...
The shocks on your car need attention from time to time in order for them to work at their optimum level. Several times over the past few seasons, teams I have helped experienced shock failures. So it ...
Jeff Smith: It depends on how close we are on the setup when we get there. We generally have three areas we go to to tune. We go to the right-front spring, the Panhard bar or the top bar on the left ...
Your car's suspension is protected by rubber components, with boots, bushings, mounts, bump stops, grommets, and seals working together to protect its moving parts against dirt, grime, weather, water, ...