Suspension Books
Understanding suspension types, geometry and the effect of each component is key to ensuring the maximum tire contact patch remains on the road at all times. While the internet does provide some insights, the best and most complete information is available in a number of excellent books on suspensions.
Beyond these, there are books on Vehicle Dynamics/Handling that provide significant knowledge on suspension design and they should be considered. Chassis books also often include chapters on suspensions.
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| Suspension |  4x4 Suspension Handbook  (3 / 5)This book provides readers and 4x4 designers with an understanding of the various types of 4x4 suspension systems in use. This study of the various types available from major manufacturers includes early and modern systems from Jeep, Toyota, GM, Dodge and Ford. Get "4x4 Suspension Handbook":    | |||
| Suspension |  Competition Car Suspension: A Practical Handbook  (4 / 5)Explains race car suspensions theory and design. The author explains the history of suspension design and types, handling theory, suspension design techniques, and the math/calculations used in design. The book also includes a unique string-based model approach to hands-on visualization of suspension movement. Get "Competition Car Suspension: A Practical Handbook": | |||
| Suspension |  Four-Wheeler Chassis and Suspension Handbook (3 / 5)A compendium of articles presented in Four-Wheeler Magazine about 4x4 chassis and suspension how-tos and aftermarket suspension systems installations. The focus of the material is increased ground clearance and articulation. Get "Four-Wheeler Chassis and Suspension Handbook": | |||
| Suspension |  How to Build & Modify Sportscar & Kitcar Suspension & Brakes: For Road & Track (3 / 5)Explains how to Improve the suspension, springs and shocks of sports and kit cars. This book includes information on suspension geometry, chassis integrity, ride height, camber, castor, spring, and dampers as well as testing and adjustment advice. Get "How to Build & Modify Sportscar & Kitcar Suspension & Brakes: For Road & Track": | |||
| Suspension |  How to Make Your Muscle Car Handle  (5 / 5)For fans of muscle cars, this book explains the handling and vehicle dynamics of muscle cars and how to improve them through modifications that work as an integrated whole. Included is front and rear suspension geometries, springs, shocks as well as aftermarket solutions to improve handling/cornering. Some later model american RWD vehicles (80s/90s) are also included. Get "How to Make Your Muscle Car Handle": | |||
| Suspension |  Suspension Geometry and Computation (4 / 5)Teaches detailed theory, analysis and examples for designing suspension geometries. This is an advanced and very detailed design book that provides an engineering-level understanding of suspension design which is recommended for automotive engineering students. Get "Suspension Geometry and Computation": | |||
| Suspension |  The Shock Absorber Handbook (4 / 5)A guide to the theory and design of shock absorbers (dampers). This book covers in depth and detail all aspects of shock absorbers including their operation/function, construction, materials, new technologies and design selection. Get "The Shock Absorber Handbook": |
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