FRONT SUSPENSIONS There are two major types of conventional front suspensions. They are dependent and independent. Dependent Front Suspensions The dependent front suspension uses a solid axle. This design consists of one steel or aluminium beam extending the width of the vehicle. This beam is held in place by leaf springs. Notice that this design […]
COMFORT AND SAFETY The suspension system allows the vehicle body to ride relatively undisturbed while travelling over rough roads. It also allows the vehicle to corner with minimum roll or sway, stop with a minimum of brake dive, and accelerate with a minimum of acceleration squat. This dynamic control will keep the tyres in contact
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BASICS OF SUSPENSION To begin this training program, you need to know some basic information. First, you should know that the tyres and wheels make vehicle motion possible. The chassis connects the tyres and wheels to the vehicle’s body. The chassis consists of the frame, suspension system, steering system, tyres and wheels. When discussing a
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SMART SUSPENSIONS Today, more and more passenger cars are utilizing an active suspension system, or a “smart” suspension. A smart suspension is similar to a traditional, or passive, suspension system since many of the same components are found in each. Shock absorbers or struts, bushings and suspension components all work together to provide good handling
GAS CHARGING BENEFITS Here are some of the advantages provided by the advanced technology that Monroe gas charged shocks represent. Improved handling When turning a corner or a sharp curve, a vehicle’s body tends to lean away from the direction of the turn and then rebounds. This motion is called roll. Excessive roll may cause
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GAS CHARGED SHOCKS, STRUTS, & REPLACEMENT CARTRIDGES The development of gas charged shock absorbers was a major advance in ride control technology. The advance was to solve ride control problems, which occurred due to an increasing number of vehicles using unibody construction, shorter wheelbases and the increased use of higher tire pressures. Comfort vs. Control
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Shock absorbers are as vital a component as your vehicle’s steering system, tyres and brakes, all of which do not function properly when driving with worn shock absorbers. It is what we call the Monroe Safety Triangle, encouraging motorists to check tyres, brakes and shock absorbers with every service to ensure optimum stopping, steering and
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GAS-MAGNUM TDT – For when the world isn’t so flat Designed to master the entire spectrum of Australian four wheel drive on and off road driving, Monroe Gas Magnum TDT 4WD shock absorbers combine Tenneco’s exclusive Twin Disc Technology with the legendary durability of one of Monroe’s most popular 4WD replacement shock absorbers, the Monroe
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