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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.
What Is An Air Suspension? How Do Air Suspension Systems Work? How does ride height affect spring rate? From a mechanical standpoint, you would want higher spring rates as the vehicle is lowered to ...
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Springs are masters of elasticity, which is how well a material can return to its original size and shape. Looking back at the history of springs, you can’t think of it as just ...