What are the advantages of a pushrod suspension?

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IsaacMarie
07/30/25 9:12am
The advantages of a pushrod suspension are its compact size, which helps lower the vehicle's center of gravity, and its suitability for very low-profile vehicles. Commonly seen in F1 race cars and some supercars, this type of suspension connects the wheels to the shock absorbers via linkage rods. Most family cars use MacPherson struts, multi-link suspensions, double-wishbone suspensions, or torsion beam suspensions, which are often found in more affordable compact sedans. The rear suspension of family cars typically employs a torsion beam suspension—a type of non-independent suspension that enhances vehicle stability.
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