Design, Optimization and Integration of the Suspension Mount / Bush, Spring, and Damper to Enhance Ride and Handling

The paper deals with the study of the damper tuning and the integration of dampers with mount / bush and spring. The ideal approach to tune the characteristics of the vehicle is to modify bushings and mountings, used in the chassis system. In the automotive components design, mounts and bushings especially instituted in suspension system are determinant components while dealing with the noise, vibration and harshness in automobiles. This study represents utmost benefits derived from the suspension dampers when focus is more on damping force, top mount gain and top mount phase. The paper emphasizes on the transition frequency and its significance. The case study referred in the paper are presented for the Macpherson and twist beam suspension system. Furthermore, the results of the study are verified by conducting experimental trials. The comparative results showcased 90% correlation and proved beneficial.