Steering & Suspension: Suspension Systems: Suspension system layouts
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Front suspension layouts

Summary
Front suspension layouts can use 'live' or 'dead' axle systems.

A number of different layouts are used in front suspension systems, incorporating either a driven or 'live' axle; or a non-driven or 'dead' axle.


Independent driven front suspension

This independent driven or 'live' axle front suspension arrangement consists of: coil spring; lower wishbone and McPherson strut.


Front suspension layouts

This arrangement consists of: coil spring; strut; tension rod and lower control arm.


Non-driven front suspension

This non-driven or 'dead' axle front suspension arrangement consists of: coil springs; lower wishbone and upper wishbone.


Front suspension layouts

This arrangement consists of: coil springs; tension rod; lower control arm and upper wishbone.