Difference between Rigid Axle Suspension and Independent Suspension

 

Rigid Axle Suspension Vs Independent Suspension

S.N.         Rigid Axle Suspension                                                      Independent Suspension

1.      The left and right wheels are connected by a          1. There is no axle beam connecting the left
          single axle beam.                                                              and right wheels.

2.      When one of the wheel encounters road irre-        2. When one of the wheel encounters road ir-

          gularities, the axle tilts and wheel no longer              regularities, the axle doesn't tilt and wheel

          remains vertical.                                                               remains vertical.

3.      The riding comfort is reduced.                                   3. The riding comfort is increased, as unspr-

                                                                                                         ung weight is reduced.

4.      The road adhesion is decreased.                                4. The road adhesion is increased.

5.      There are chances of wobbling of wheels.                5. The is no wobbling of wheels.

6.      Leaf springs are generally used in this kind of        6. Coil springs or torsion bar are generally 

         suspension system.                                                            used in this kind of suspension system.

7.      It is generally used in large(heavy) vehicles             7. It is generally used in cars and light com-

         like trucks and buses.                                                         mercial vehicles.