What shock absorbers do Front suspensions Independent front wheel suspension was first introduced in the 1930's, replacing the older, simpler design using rigid axles with leaf springs and which have now disappeared on touring cars. Independent rear wheel suspension was introduced some 30 years later. Independent wheels provide separate wheel-by-wheel suspension and so limit wheel jumping, are free from shimmy and reduce the unsuspended weight-thereby improving roadholding. Independent wheel suspensions have jointed arms which permit a more adaptable wheel geometry and accommodate more flexible springs which are therefore restricted to their proper role of providing elastic linkage between the wheels and the chassis. |
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