For the most part, the suspension handles the best when weight transfer is not sudden and the suspension is not compressed on the bump stops. As a vehicle brakes, accelerates and corners, weight is transferred and the vehicle attitude changes. If done in a controlled manner, it can transfer weight effectively to the wheel that needs it the most.
Aamco Transmissions
(402) 939-8833 5254 S 133 Court
Omaha, NE Aamco Transmissions (402) 939-8833
5254 S 133 Court
Omaha, NE 68117
Hours Monday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Memberships and Certifications Certifications : AAA Approved Auto Repair, ASE Services Air Conditioning/Heating, Alignment, Alternator, Battery, Belts & Hoses, Catalytic Converter, Clutch Cylinder, Cooling System, Diagnostics, Drive Belt, Electrical System, Exhaust Systems, Filters & Fluids, Fuel Injector, Fuel Pump, Fuel System, Head Gasket, Headlight/Headlamp, High Performance Service, Ignition, Inspection, Muffler, Oil Pan, Oil Pump, Oxygen Sensor, Parts, Radiator, Restoration Service, Shocks & Struts, Spark Plugs, Starter, Thermostat, Timing Belt, Tune-Up, Water Pump, Window M Service Types and Repair Acura, Aston Martin, Audi, Auto Clutch, Auto Drivetrain, Auto Engine, Auto Interior, Auto, Bentley, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Classic Car, Diesel Engine, Dodge, Emergency Auto, Exotic Car, Fiat, Ford, GMC, Harley Davidson, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Lotus, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Motorcycle/ATV, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Porsche, RV/Bus, Saab, Saturn, Small Engine, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Truck, Volkswagen, Volvo Carquest Auto Parts of 48th St
(402) 556-3341 914 S 48th St
Omaha, NE Carquest Auto Parts of 48th St (402) 556-3341
914 S 48th St
Omaha, NE 68106
AutoZone
(402) 553-3600 4972 Center Rd
Omaha, NE Anderson Industrial Engines CO
(402) 558-8700 5532 Center Street
Omaha, NE Anderson Industrial Engines CO (402) 558-8700
5532 Center Street
Omaha, NE 68106
Midas Omaha
402-397-9070 9009 West Center Road
Omaha, NE Midas Omaha 402-397-9070
9009 West Center Road
Omaha, NE 68124
Hours Monday - Friday 7:30AM - 6:00PM, Saturday 7:30AM - 3:00PM, Sunday - Closed Autozone
(402) 553-3600 4972 Center St
Omaha, NE Autozone (402) 553-3600
4972 Center St
Omaha, NE 68106
Napa Auto Parts
(402) 554-4500 6160 Grover St
Omaha, NE Napa Auto Parts (402) 554-4500
6160 Grover St
Omaha, NE 68106
Services Auto Parts, Car Washes, Car Detailing Napa Auto Parts
(402) 571-9900 1901 N 73rd St
Omaha, NE Napa Auto Parts (402) 571-9900
1901 N 73rd St
Omaha, NE 68114
Services Auto Parts, Car Washes, Car Detailing Midas Omaha
402-393-2207 7557 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE Midas Omaha 402-393-2207
7557 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68114
Hours Monday - Friday 7:30AM - 6:00PM, Saturday 8:00AM - 5:00PM, Sunday - Closed AutoZone
(402) 572-8138 3325 N 72nd St
Omaha, NE
Provided By: 
By Andrew Markel
3/1/2004
Adapted from Andrew Markel's article in Brake & Front End
Shocks and struts are simple devices. Their function is to dampen the movement of the springs, suspension and vehicle pitch. This means that as the spring is compressed, the movement is not sudden and when the energy or movement is released, it is not overpowering. For the most part, the suspension handles the best when weight transfer is not sudden and the suspension is not compressed on the bump stops. As a vehicle brakes, accelerates and corners, weight is transferred and the vehicle attitude changes. If done in a controlled manner, it can transfer weight effectively to the wheel that needs it the most. The Roll of a Shock The transfer of weight also can have momentum. If a driver is making a sudden lane change and a panic stop to the right, the weight of vehicle is transferred to the left-front wheel. If that corner of the vehicle has a weak shock or strut, the suspension could rapidly compress. As a result, the right-rear tire has less weight and less traction, as does the left-rear to a lesser extent. This means that the vehicle could go from an understeer condition to a "snap" oversteer very quickly. In the worst case scenario, if the vehicle has a high center-of-gravity like an SUV, it could roll. If the vehicle has effective shocks or struts, the weight transfer is better controlled, as is the vehicle. The role of shocks and struts becomes even more critic... |
Click here to read the rest of the article from Tomorrow's Technician
|
