CHASSIS

A chassis is the load-bearing framework of a car, which structurally supports the car in its construction and function. All components of the car like engine, transmission, drive shaft, differential, and suspension are installed on the chassis.

Chassis Components

The chassis involves all units required to propel the vehicle, guide its motion, stop it and allow it to run smoothly over uneven surfaces.

A vehicle frame – is the main supporting structure of a motor vehicle. All car components are attached on the frame. Vehicle frame construction is commonly used on large trucks and SUVs. So we can go to start learn the main parts of chassis.

chassis construction, vehicle chassis

Car bodyis the unibody consists of major body panels to attached all car components on it.

Car body construction

Suspensionis the vehicle system that consists of tires, springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels and allows relative motion between the two.

Suspension construction

There are two design of suspension: front suspension and rear suspension of a car.