Welcome to Suspension 101, a tutorial on suspension theory, design and tuning.  For the beginners out there, this will be a good way to work your way up the ladder of knowledge when it comes to suspensions.  For the more advanced enthusiasts, it’s always good to look over the basics to keep everything in perspective.  It will be a multi-part series, starting with the basics and working towards more advanced topics. Part 1 covers a basic look at the function of a suspension, and an overview of some of the common types of suspension systems found on vehicles.  Check back for more installments coming soon.