info needed on suspension components

[torqueofthedevil]

Hi could somebody please explain the various parts of the suspension set up, and what exactly they do or prevent from happening?

Basically i could do with an explanation of exactly what the job is of:

springs
dampers
anti-roll bars
drop links
sway bay
ball link

anything else you can think of

Im about to get a car for trackdays and hillclimbing / sprints and from reading the build diaries of others realise that these things are v important but not sure EXACTLY what they do or what they make better etc!

Also, any advise on camber, caster and toe in / out would be really apreciated and what i need to adjust it.

Cheers

[Defcon5]

Im sure someone asked this exact same thing yesterday

[kik1.6se]

This book is an interesting read and should explain what you need:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Competition-Car-Suspension...

Kirk

Edited by kik1.6se on Thursday 31st December 10:51

[hugodc]

google should answer most of your questions
briefly: springs hold car up, resist roll
damper: controls movement of wheels contols acceleration of wheel in bump and rebound
antiroll bar = sway bar does exactly what it say on the tin, connects the 2 wheels on each axle and resits roll
drop links connect antiroll bar to suspension parts
ball joint is a type of joint that allows rotation in all directions, normally connect steering arm to upright/strut