What are the types of automotive suspensions?
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Automotive suspensions can be categorized into three types: independent suspension, non-independent suspension, and semi-independent suspension. The differences among them are as follows: 1. Independent suspension means that each wheel on either side is individually mounted to the frame or body via an elastic suspension system; 2. Non-independent suspension involves both wheels on either side being connected by a solid axle, with the wheels and axle together mounted to the frame or body via an elastic suspension system; 3. Semi-independent suspension adds a stabilizer bar to the torsion beam non-independent suspension to allow the wheels to tilt and maintain vehicle stability. The suspension is the general term for all force-transmitting connection devices between the vehicle's frame and the axle or wheels.