like a solid bar under the front of the car, kept in place by leaf springs and shock absorbers. Common on trucks, dependent front suspensions haven t been used in mainstream cars for years Front Suspension-Independent Systems In this setup, the front wheels are allowed to move independently. The MacPherson strut, developed by Earle S MacPherson of General Motors in 1947, is the most widely used front suspension sys tem especially in cars of European origin HOW CAR SUSPENSIONS WORK Basic MacPherson Strut desig Shock absorber Steering Link Control Car frame Arm The MacPherson strut combines a shock absorber and a coil spring into a single unit. This provide more compact and lighter suspension system that can be used for front-wheel drive vehicles es a The double-wishbone suspension, also known as an A-arm suspension is another common type of front independent suspensionlike a solid bar under the front of the car, kept in place by leaf springs and shock absorbers. Common on trucks, dependent front suspensions haven't been used in mainstream cars for years. Front Suspension - Independent Systems In this setup, the front wheels are allowed to move independently. The MacPherson strut, developed by Earle S. MacPherson of General Motors in 1947, is the most widely used front suspension system, especially in cars of European origin. The MacPherson strut combines a shock absorber and a coil spring into a single unit. This provides a more compact and lighter suspension system that can be used for front-wheel drive vehicles. The double-wishbone suspension, also known as an A-arm suspension, is another common type of front independent suspension