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Chapman strut


 

A Chapman strut is an automobile suspension device. Being a strut, it is designed to act as both a shock absorber (with an integrated coil spring) and a wheel location device. That is, it is designed to resist lateral forces. Chapman struts are the term for such a device when used on rear wheels, while the very similar MacPherson strut is used in front. (See MacPherson strut for more information.)

Related Topics:
Automobile - Suspension - Strut - Shock absorber - Coil spring - MacPherson strut

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The Chapman strut was named after Colin Chapman, the famed Lotus engineer, and was first used on the Lotus 12.

Related Topics:
Colin Chapman - Lotus - Lotus 12

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