Post: What is suspension?

The Basics
If we look at it just from the basics, then suspension actually refers to multiple components that when combined together make up the suspension system. This means that it refers to the shock absorbers, linkages, and springs that basically keep the car on the road through the wheels.
But there is more to it than that.
The suspension system will use the friction that inevitably occurs between the road and the wheels to provide you with adequate handling and a stable steering manner, thereby providing a more comfortable ride for the passengers inside the car. Without a suspension system, when you go over small bumps, the energy generated is transferred to the frame of the car and eventually the wheels lose contact with the ground. Now, this happens within a fraction of a second, but then gravity takes over and forces the car back to the road with nothing to absorb the shock and energy generated by this movement. In other words, the ride experience will be very uncomfortable. Therefore, the suspension system involves various key components that increase the ride comfort, improve the steering performance, and distribute the energy generated between the vehicle and the road more evenly. One thing you must do is to be thankful that it exists, otherwise riding in a car will no longer be that pleasant.