SUSPENSION SYSTEM

A system that cushions the passenger compartment of the vehicle from the bumps and shocks caused by the wheels moving over irregular road surfaces. Includes springs, shock absorbers , steering linkage , upper and lower control arms, torsion bars , stabilizers , etc. Sometimes called "springing." Also see air suspension , hydropneumatic suspension , independent front suspension , independent rear suspension , independent suspension , long and short arm suspension , rising-rate suspension , and torsion bar suspension .