Car Suspension: Macpherson Strut Suspension (2021)

macpherson strut suspension the macpherson strut is the most widely  used front independent suspension system   that the wheels are allowed to move independently a macpherson strut suspension combines  two major functions as a steering rod   as a suspension dampener basic mcpherson strut design let's look at the  major parts of a mcpherson strut suspension   a single control arm connected  to the bottom of the wheel hub   a shock spring combination protruding from the top  the macpherson strut combines the coil spring and   shock absorber into an integrated unit this gives  a more compact and lighter suspension framework   that can be used for front-wheel drive vehicles  a steering link connected to the wheel hub a macpherson strut suspension  may also include an anti-roll bar   attached by a ball jointed  rod to the spring damper the advantage the simplicity of the mcpherson  strut suspension is its major advantage   the macpherson strut suspension  effectively combines spring   strength and stability and low manufacturing  cost without the need for a separate upper   control arm the macpherson strut  requires less components to produce   which is cheaper to make more lightweight  and smaller than other suspension systems   the reduced unsprung weight also allows  the vehicle to accelerate at a faster speed mcpherson strut suspension is great for  front-wheel drive since the space it allows   for the drive shaft there is nothing in the center  so it can easily accommodate a drive shaft there the disadvantage the mcpherson strut suspension  has a lengthy vertical assembly which would run   into problems if needed to lower the vehicle thus  it's not suitable for a race car or sports car   as these types of vehicles are  often lowered closer to the ground due to the simplicity of the macpherson strut  suspension it is small camber changes with body   roll because the strut is moving linearly  the wheel gains camber to a certain extent   and after that will start to lose camber  this could hamper a car's handling   and experience a lot of body roll in cornering  this makes the macpherson strut more inferior   to other advanced suspension systems  such as the double wishbone suspension   nevertheless the macpherson strut suspension  still remains a brilliant invention   which effectively combines spring strength  and stability and low manufacturing cost

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Length: 3min 0sec (180 seconds)

Published: Mon Aug 23 2021