The suspension system affects both the driver’s control of the car and the comfort of the occupants. The springs allow the wheels to move up to absorb bumps in the road and reduce jolting, While the dampers prevent bouncing up and down. Various mechanical links keep the wheels in line. Types of spring Leaf spring Most cars have steel springs, and the oldest type is the leaf spring. The topmost and longest strip, the master leaf, It is curled at each end into an eye by which it is connected to the frame. The leaves below are progressively shorter and less curved. Leaf springs in action As the spring deflects, it flattens, causing the second leaf to touch the master … Continue reading How car springs and dampers work