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A multi-link suspension is a type of independent vehicle suspension having three or more control links per wheel. [1] These arms do not have to be of equal length, and may be angled away from their "obvious" direction. It was first introduced in the late 1960s on the Mercedes-Benz C111 [2] and later on their W201 and W124 series. [3] [4]
A short long arms suspension (SLA) is also known as an unequal-length double wishbone suspension. The upper arm is typically an A-arm and is shorter than the lower link, which is an A-arm or an L-arm, or sometimes a pair of tension/compression arms. In the latter case, the suspension can be called a multi-link, or dual-ball joint suspension.
Double wishbone suspension; arms and knuckle painted yellow. In automobiles, a double wishbone suspension is an independent suspension design using two (occasionally parallel) wishbone-shaped arms to locate the wheel. Each wishbone or arm has two mounting points to the chassis and one joint at the knuckle.
The type of suspension (MacPherson strut or double wishbone suspension) Type of steering actuator (rack and pinion or recirculating ball) Location of the steering actuator in front of, or behind, the wheel centre; For the rear suspension there are many more possible suspension types, in practice.
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This is a very confusing description of car suspension design. I read the article and was no wiser afterwards but I have a suggestion. I believe the term 'Multi-Link' should not be applied generally to any suspension system with multiple links, but specifically to the complex modern variations on the double wishbone (A arm).
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The two arms, the spindle, and the body, form a four-bar link.Use of the linkage at the lower suspension connection of either a MacPherson strut or a short long arms suspension readily gives an effective virtual ball joint outboard of the spindle, which is very useful for a suspension designer, allowing negative scrub radius whilst allowing the ball joints to move in and thus out of the way of ...