Why ancient dependent suspension is better than modern independent

It is believed that the independent suspension of the car is much better than the dependent one. Like, it is more technologically advanced and with it the car is more stable on the road. Is this really so and why, then, some cars are still equipped with dependent suspension, the AvtoVzglyad portal found out.

Let's start with simple truths. In independent suspension, each wheel moves up and down (compression and rebound travel) without affecting the movement of the other wheels. In the dependent, the wheels are united by a rigid beam. In this case, the movement of one wheel leads to a change in the angle of inclination of the other relative to the road.

Previously, dependent suspensions were widely used on the Zhiguli, and foreigners did not disdain them either. But gradually the trend has changed, and now more and more models are equipped with MacPherson-type independent suspension. It gives the car more precise handling. But this is on asphalt, and even on a flat one. We agree that the quality of roads in the world, and in Russia, is growing, because the chassis with which the car is controlled better is also more liked by buyers. But at the same time, not every car owner understands that servicing such a suspension can sometimes be expensive.

For example, more and more often on many cars the ball joint needs to be changed along with the lever, which inevitably increases the cost of maintenance. Yes, and a lot of silent blocks will require replacement earlier. In a crisis, this can hurt the wallets of car owners.

But it turns out that if there is money for repairs, then there is no need to bother, and the dependent suspension is becoming a relic of the past more and more quickly. No. Such a chassis is still used on SUVs, such as the UAZ Patriot and Mercedes-Benz Gelandewagen. Both cars are in high demand, and Gelik is the ultimate dream of many drivers.

Dependent "chassis" is indispensable on the road. Such a suspension is much stronger than an independent one, and it requires less attention. The probability of bending the levers is lower, because there are fewer of them compared to the “multi-link”. Finally, off-road vehicles have large suspension travel, which provides him with better cross-country ability. The reverse side of the coin is valkost on asphalt.

Finally, a dependent suspension car is softer, because it uses springs and dampers with characteristics sharpened for driving on bad roads. And many buyers appreciate the imposing behavior of the car. If you want an SUV with such a chassis to steer more clearly on asphalt, put low-profile tires. This is the most budgetary way to make the management of the "rogue" a little sharper.