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• Height adjustable suspension — is a feature of certain automobile suspension (vehicle) systems that allow the motorist to vary the ride height or ground clearance. Such a feature requires fairly sophisticated engineering.Height adjustment is most often achieved by air or oil… …   Wikipedia

• Suspension (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 …   Wikipedia

• Suspension 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… …   Wikipedia

• height corrector — An automatic leveling control in hydropneumatic suspension systems …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• height regulator — An automatic leveling control in hydropneumatic suspension systems …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• Torsion beam suspension — A torsion bar suspension, also known as a torsion spring suspension or incorrectly torsion beam, is a general term for any vehicle suspension that uses a torsion bar as its main weight bearing spring. One end of a long metal bar is attached… …   Wikipedia

• Active suspension — Active or adaptive suspension is an automotive technology that controls the vertical movement of the wheels with an onboard system rather than the movement being determined entirely by the road surface. The system virtually eliminates body roll… …   Wikipedia

• Air suspension — is a type of vehicle suspension powered by an engine driven or electric air pump or compressor. This pump pressurizes the air, using compressed air as a spring. Air suspension replaces conventional steel springs. If the engine is left off for an… …   Wikipedia

• Hydropneumatic suspension — Hydropneumatic is a type of automotive suspension system, invented by Citroën, and fitted to Citroën cars, as well as being adapted by other car manufacturers, notably Rolls Royce, Mercedes Benz and Peugeot. It was also used on Berliet trucks.… …   Wikipedia

• Ride height — (ground clearance or simply clearance) is the amount of space between the base of an automobile tire and the underside of the chassis; or, more properly, to the shortest distance between a flat, level surface, and any part of a vehicle other than …   Wikipedia

• Bicycle suspension — refers to the system or systems used to suspend the rider and all or part of the bicycle in order to protect them from the roughness of the terrain over which they travel. Bicycle suspension are used primarily on mountain bicycles, but are also… …   Wikipedia