What does suspension stiffness mean?

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SanAbigail
07/29/25 6:56pm
Suspension stiffness refers to the comfort level of a vehicle's suspension. The functions of the suspension are: 1. To provide cushioning when the vehicle passes over uneven ground; 2. To ensure that the wheels move within a fixed angle, maintaining steering stability; 3. To support the weight of the wheels; 4. To maintain good contact between the wheels and the ground, ensuring that the driving force and braking force generated between the wheels and the ground are accurately transmitted to the vehicle body. A vehicle's suspension is the general term for all force-transmitting connecting devices between the vehicle's frame and the axle or wheels. It is divided into: 1. Non-independent suspension system: Both wheels are connected by a solid axle, and the wheels and axle are suspended together under the frame or body via an elastic suspension system; 2. Independent suspension system: Each wheel is individually suspended under the frame or body via an elastic suspension system.
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