Mercedes shocks, struts: Key to Mercedes handling

Since a car's drivetrain like that on a MercedesDuring cruise speed, the Mercedes Benz shocks
Benz only has the wheels to prop it up on theserve as catch framework for bounce from
ground, a shocks and struts assembly called thebumps. The stress from the bounce, instead of
suspension system reinforces the chassis andbeing transmitted into the car chassis, is then
drivetrain in keeping the car stable in various drivererouted to the Mercedes Benz strut assembly.
applications. Composed of a network of bracesWhen the car hug curves, on the other hand, not
and sway bars, the Mercedes Benz struts supportonly bounce but also chassis flex and longitudinal
the weight of the car and, together with thecompression get transmitted into the strut
springs and torsion bars assembly of theassembly. Every time bounce and chassis flex are
Mercedes Benz shocks, takes chassis flex awayredirected in the Mercedes Benz struts, the cabin
from the passenger cabin.is spared from an otherwise uncomfortable ride.