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Article: Jacked up: the ups and downs of suspension modifications.(vehiclemaintenance)
- Article from:
- Reeves Journal
- Article date:
- July 1, 2008
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For those considering raising or lower ing their vehicle's suspension, the basic idea is simple, but how it could affect the vehicle's performance is not. More importantly, just as each modification can impact your vehicle's ride and handling characteristics, it can also affect warranties.
By definition, suspension refers to the system of springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connect a vehicle to its wheels. Suspension systems serve a dual purpose--contributing to the vehicle's handling and braking, as well as keeping occupants comfortable and reasonably well isolated from road noise, bumps and vibrations. In many vehicles, front and rear suspension systems are ...