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The Importance of Your Car’s Suspension System
Many people drive millions of vehicles around the world knowing nothing about them. Everyone is familiar with saving fuel tips and things they should do to improve their engine. Another thing people care a lot about is the braking system and the overall outlook of their vehicle. However, an important part of every vehicle, the suspension system, is something people do not know much about. This often leads to improper treatment of this system and, when the damage is done, we then tend to realize the importance of it. To realize the true value of this car part, you have to realize how it functions.
The Comfort
Being in different cars, many people talk about comfort while driving. We are not talking about the comfort of seats in a car – we are talking about those situations when we hit a bump and we experience the intensity of the bump sound and the overall vibration experienced in this kind of situation. Beyond the quality of your cabin, the amount of sound and vibration directly depends on the quality of your suspension system. The higher the quality of the suspension system, the better the driving experience will be. Better suspension systems are usually related to more expensive cars, but there are companies which specialize in the production of various suspension parts and systems, which outperform suspension in the most expensive cars. With good suspension, you will barely feel bumps on the road, and you will actually enjoy a drive in off road conditions.
The Control
It would be practically impossible to drive a car without the suspension system. First of all, the drive would be very stressful and unpleasant for the driver and the whole car composition would immediately fall apart at higher speeds. The combination of shock-absorbers and various springs throughout the suspension system is very important for the better control of your vehicle. This system is constantly under stress, and it is important for several things related to your driving experience.
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First of all, the suspension system is responsible for the smooth braking experience and it keeps the perfect balance of your vehicle when you are facing a turn.
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Another benefiting factor is the tire wear. A high quality suspension system reduces the tire wear and makes them last much longer.
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The suspension system tries to keep all of your wheels in contact with the driving surface. This quality especially comes to light when you are roaming through rough terrain.
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The whole suspension system is responsible for controlling the car’s bouncing, swaying and acceleration squat.
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Being responsible for tremendous shock-absorbing, the suspension system greatly prolongs the life of the whole chassis and the engine of the car.
Therefore, the suspension system is actually as important as all other parts of a vehicle, so, next time you hit a bump, feel thankful for the existence of this system.
How does it actually work?
Suspension is a great engineering accomplishment, as it is comprised of a great number of parts which, in unison, keep the car in perfect balance. The weight of the car is constantly putting pressure on the suspension system. The combination of springs and shock absorbers is responsible for the dissipation of energy. Modern advanced systems are created to react to different amounts of forces created when driving at high speeds, when hitting a bump. To put it simply, being under constant pressure of the car’s weight, springs and shock absorbers quickly release and go back in their previous state when hitting a road bump, giving its best to keep the car aligned as if nothing happened. The better the suspension, the lower of the shock amount you and your car will receive in bumpy areas.
Knowing more about the suspension system will help you use your car more appropriately. Even though the system was designed to last for a long period of time, without proper care of the car owner, the suspension system can suffer greatly and it will present a shock to your wallet. Therefore, it is very important to avoid bumps on the road and drive slowly in off road conditions, in order not to damage your suspension system and various other parts of your car.
