What are the benefits of torsion beam suspension?
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Torsion beam suspension is the most common type of non-independent suspension in automobiles. The advantages of this suspension include simple structure, compact size, minimal space occupation, good reliability and durability, and low cost. Torsion beam suspension is a type of rear suspension that uses a torsion beam to balance the vertical movement of the left and right wheels, reducing vehicle sway and maintaining stability, making it a type of non-independent suspension. Below are the characteristics of torsion beam suspensions in various major models: 1. The SX4's torsion beam rear suspension also adopts a separated shock absorber and spring layout, with the rear drive half-shaft passing through the middle. Unlike the Luxgen 7, the SX4's torsion beam is designed offset from the wheel axis, with the torsion beam located above the differential, resulting in greater rear axle ground clearance. 2. The Luxgen 7's composite torsion beam rear suspension features a separated shock absorber and spring design, with the drive half-shaft passing between the shock spring and shock absorber to connect to the drive wheel. Meanwhile, the torsion beam is offset downward to avoid the differential and drive half-shaft, which results in relatively reduced rear axle ground clearance. The Luxgen's rear suspension torsion beam is designed close to the rear wheel axis, resembling a solid axle, providing excellent load-bearing capacity. 3. The Buick Encore's rear suspension uses a torsion beam suspension, with a layout similar to the overseas version of the SX4. The shock absorber and spring are arranged separately, with the half-shaft passing between them to connect to the rear drive wheel, and the torsion beam located above the differential and drive half-shaft.
