The suspension system is one of the most important components of any vehicle. The system must be engineered to handle expected and unexpected conditions when driving. When considering suspension ...

In a solid-axle suspension system, the axle moves primarily vertically, with leaf or coil springs providing support for the vehicle's weight, and shocks controlling dampening of the axle and related ...

Gerhard started his career in automotive journalism in 2010, after finishing degrees in Communication, English, and Politics, and diplomas in Film and Art Appreciation and Graphic Design. He's ...

“Solid front axles are for rock donkeys!” “IFS stands for ‘inferior front suspension.” We’ve heard these standby beliefs bantered back and forth more times than we can count, so we thought we’d spend ...

The design brief for the Mercedes-Benz 190 was simple: Build a Mercedes, only smaller. The W201, as it was known internally, was Mercedes-Benz's response to the oil crises of the Seventies and ...

When the time comes for most Street Rodders to consider the suspension that will go under their car, and the impact it will have on the way it steers, rides, and handles, consideration is given to the ...

In the May '03 issue of Circle Track, we ran Part One of a three-part story on stock car vehicle dynamics. Since we all tend to forget, we decided it was time to refresh our memories a bit. Since that ...