(vehicle suspension)
1Suspension (vehicle) — Suspension is the term given to the system of springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels. Suspension systems serve a dual purpose – contributing to the car s handling and braking for good active safety and driving …
2Suspension lift — A suspension lift is a modification, often done by Jeep, truck, suv and offroad enthusiasts to raise the ride height of their vehicle. Suspension lifts (also referred to as lift kits or leveling kits) enable steeper ascent, descent and breakover… …
3Suspension bridge — This article is concerned with a particular type of suspension bridge, the suspended deck type.:For an index to the several types see suspension bridge types.:For the Gladiators event, see Suspension Bridge (Gladiators). A suspension bridge is a… …
4Vehicle inspection — is a procedure mandated by national or subnational governments in many countries, in which a vehicle is inspected to ensure that it conforms to regulations governing safety, emissions, or both. Inspection can be required at various times, e.g.,… …
5Vehicle recovery — is the recovery of any vehicle to another place generally speaking with a commercial vehicle know as a Recovery, or tow Truck.Recovery can take the the form of general recovery, normally of broken down vehicles, or a Statutory Recoveries at the… …
6Suspension — may refer to:In science: *The infrastructure of a suspension bridge *Suspension (topology), in mathematics *Suspension (chemistry), a mixture of two chemicals with the character that one does not rapidly settle outIn vehicles: *Suspension… …
7Vehicle dynamics — refers to the dynamics of vehicles, here assumed to be ground vehicles.For two wheeled vehicles see Bicycle and motorcycle dynamics.For the dynamics of air vehicles see Aerodynamics.Vehicle dynamics is a part of engineering primarily based on… …
8Vehicle extrication — is the process of removing a person from a vehicle that has been involved in a motor vehicle accident when conventional means of exit are impossible or unadvisable. This is typically accomplished by utilizing hydraulic tools, including the Jaws… …
9suspension — ► NOUN 1) the action of suspending or the condition of being suspended. 2) the system of springs and shock absorbers by which a vehicle is supported on its wheels. 3) a mixture in which particles are dispersed throughout a fluid …
10suspension — [sə spen′shən] n. [ML suspensio < LL, an arching < L suspensus: see SUSPENSE] 1. a suspending or being suspended; specif., a) a temporary barring from an office, school, etc. b) a temporary stoppage of payment, service, etc. c) a temporary… …
