Double
Wishbone Suspension
Double
wishbone suspension is a type of suspension in which the wheel
is guided by two triangulated lateral control arms (the “wishbones”) and a tie rod. The
suspension strut is attached to the lower wishbone and gives
the necessary vertical support. Low installed height and great
width between the left and right sides characterize this suspension
design and make particularly advantageous and sporty suspensions
possible. The double-wishbone suspension takes up little room
and with an appropriate tie rod layout prevents severe load-reversal
reactions.
The trailing-link double wishbone suspension consists of a
hollow-cast trailing link that also carries the wheel and
upper and lower wishbones of particularly economical design.
The spring is located on the trailing link ahead of the wheel
centre; the shock absorber is behind it. This compact layout
occupies very little space and is used on lower midsize cars
with four-wheel drive.
Source: Audi
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