If you're even slightly interested in modifying a car, then there's a good chance you've already looked into a set of coilovers, air suspension, lowering springs, or some other form of changing the ...

In this video, we explore various types of suspension systems using models built from wood and metal. The suspension types covered include Leaf spring, 3-link, 4-link, Trailing arm, semi-trailing arm, ...

The suspension of a car dictates how well the vehicle will ride. Some suspensions are built for smooth comfort, while others may be a bit stiffer to prioritize handling. While most cars use the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The design brief for the Mercedes-Benz 190 was simple: Build a Mercedes, only smaller. The W201, as it ...

Leaf springs are treated like archaic tech, as they aren’t found under any of the latest industry-leading performance cars, and are often used as a point of reference that shows how “dated” a ...

Mark McNabb was a contributor at TopSpeed from 2013 to 2018. Growing up, Mark always had a mind for tinkering on random items throughout his home and dad’s garage, including a 1953 Ford Mainline and ...

Suspension is important for any type of car, whether it be a street cruiser or corner-craving monster. When it comes to safety, quality suspension components are a must, and should take priority over ...

In a perfect world, all the roads would be perfectly flat, without bumps, and suspensions wouldn't even be needed. But as we all know, that is far from reality. Once you start talking about curves and ...

For those of you that are newbies to four-wheeling, you’ll soon learn that much of the mechanical action of interest takes place underneath your rig. That’s where the magic happens, whether its ...