Steering & Suspension: Suspension Systems: Front suspension types & components
Strut suspension
 
The control arm mount is fixed (or ‘held in place’) in the vehicle configuration, by bushes.
 
Short/long arm suspension
 
The shock absorber is located inside the coil spring, and is a direct acting telescopic type shock absorber.
 
Torsion bar suspension The torsion bar supports the vehicle load and twists around its center to provide the springing action.