Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly

Shock Absorber And Spring Assembly
The shock absorber and spring is a coaxial assembly, installed between the lower wishbone and vehicle body. The top spring mounting is attached to the vehicle's inner fender and the shock absorber is attached to a bracket on the lower wishbone. The spring is compressed between the upper mounting and the lower spring pan which is held in position by a circlip attached to the shock absorber.

Springs come in various ratings depending on the vehicle's suspension specification The suspension specification also determines the number of packers fitted between the lower spring pan and the spring.

Shock absorbers and CATS (adaptive damping).