TRD - Chassis / Suspension

Toyota TRD [/index.html] Parts Parts Search All Years All Models All Categories All Sub-Categories - OR - Go Wheels Engine / Driveline Styling Exhaust Brakes Filters Chassis / Suspension Air Intakes Go Toggle navigation Parts Heritage Engineering Racing Follow Us Parts Search All Years All Models All Categories All Sub-Categories - OR - Go Go Home Parts Chassis / Suspension Chassis / Suspension Suspension is critical to the overall performance of a vehicle because it affects how each one of the tires remains in contact with the pavement, and that affects ride and handling: Ride: a vehicle’s ability to “smooth out” a bumpy road. Handling: a vehicle’s ability to respond to acceleration, braking and cornering forces. There Are Two Basic Types Of Suspension: Independent – allows each wheel to react independently to the ruts and bumps in a road – that way, when one wheel hits a bump, none of the other wheels are affected. Rigid – this is an axle where the left and right wheels are connected, so when one wheel hits a bump, the other wheel reacts as well. A rigid axle (also known as a solid axle) is most often used in truck applications because it can handle a heavier load. A variety of components affect ride and handling, including spring rates, shock absorber damping, stabilizer bar configuration, suspension geometry and chassis rigidity. Product 360° Find A Dealer × Previous Next × When it comes to suspension, it’s all about the physics of keeping all four tires in touch with the road for maximum traction and optimum control. TRD suspension components help minimize body lean, making it easier to transition from one turn to the next. Ride = a vehicle’s ability to “smooth out” a bumpy road. Handling = a vehicle’s ability to respond to acceleration, braking and cornering forces. CORNERING COMPARISON TRD Suspension reduces understeer and allows higher cornering speeds and tighter turning radii. SLALOM COMPARISON TRD Suspension allows flatter, more precise handling with less body roll for faster slalom times. This allows for higher speeds and greater control. CHASSIS STABILITY TRD Sway Bars are precision fitted to your vehicle's chassis. This rigidity responds with a flatter, more stable cornering stance. They reduce understeer, providing a more responsive feel, while preserving the secure handling of the original steering and suspension systems. Click on the hoptspots below to learn more about specific features: MAINTAIN TRACTION TRD Shock Absorbers help control the springs by dampening the springs’ motion. This creates the necessary resistence when cornering. × MACPHERSON STRUT Developed by Earle S. MacPherson in 1947. The MacPherson strut combines a shock absorber and a coil spring into a single unit. DOUBLE-WISHBONE A double-wishbone design uses two wishbone-shaped control arms (or “A”-shaped) to guide each wheel's up-and-down motion. MULTI-LINK SUSPENSION A rear suspension consisting of at least four links, or "arms," and no struts. Great flexibility for optimizing ride and handling. RIGID AXLE A simple non-independent suspension, consisting of a rigid transverse member with wheel hubs solidly bolted to it. MACPHERSON STRUT Developed by Earle S. MacPherson in 1947. The MacPherson strut combines a shock absorber and a coil spring into a single unit. DOUBLE-WISHBONE A double-wishbone design uses two wishbone-shaped control arms (or “A”-shaped) to guide each wheel's up-and-down motion. MULTI-LINK SUSPENSION A rear suspension consisting of at least four links, or "arms," and no struts. Great flexibility for optimizing ride and handling. RIGID AXLE A simple non-independent suspension, consisting of a rigid transverse member with wheel hubs solidly bolted to it. Get More Gear Filters Exhaust Engine / Driveline Air Intakes Shocks Click to experience the TRD Shocks × Navigation Parts Heritage Engineering Racing TRD Gear Download Brochure Facebook Read More Twitter Subscribe Stay updated on TRD and Toyota Racing info. Subscribe © 2016 Toyota Motor Sales, USA. Warranty | Legal Terms | Privacy Policy | Contact