Tesla Cybertruck Suspension Deep Dive and RTI Test | Car and Driver
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Published 2024-03-08
Dan Edmunds finally gets to pull the wheels off the #Tesla #Cybertruck. How does the suspension work? How much does the truck flex? Watch to find out.
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00:00 Intro
01:01 Steer-by-wire
01:27 Wheels, tires, and wheel covers
03:11 Front suspension
04:18 Air spring and upper control arm
05:04 Body construction
05:46 Lower control arm, steering, and anti-roll bar
08:15 Shock absorbers and EPA exemption
11:04 Front brakes
12:47 Front suspension wrap-up
13:01 Rear suspension
13:36 Upper control arm, air spring, rear steering
15:08 Lower control arm, anti-roll bar, shock absorbers
16:14 Underbody
17:30 Future underbody protection?
18:06 Rear brakes
18:36 Wheels and tires details and weight
19:46 Tonneau cover, tailgate, and bed details
20:53 Rear suspension conclusion
22:30 Ramp Travel Index intro
23:02 Front clearance
24:14 First attempt
24:56 Lessons in weight distribution
26:11 Measurements and calculations, Off-Road mode
28:28 Switching to Normal mode
32:00 Normal mode measurements and calculations
33:49 The results
All Comments (21)
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That RTI result has to be intentional 😂
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The best suspensión component explanation I've seen. Thank you !!
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Really interesting video. I like these longer form videos that just take the time to explain stuff a bit. Well done.
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I love how in depth you went with this video. Great job Dan and C&D.
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Air pressure can be measured on the infotainment service screen. So covers only need to come off to adjust pressure. Not to monitor them.
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Great video, but it is unfortunate that you didn't test "Rock Mode" as that would have likely completely changed the suspension flex result. From the Cybertruck manual: "When the ride height is Very High, the suspension system pneumatically connects the springs on the front and rear axles, increasing suspension articulation for maximum traction."
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Too bad you didn’t try rock mode. The manual says for rock mode “When the ride height is Very High, the suspension system pneumatically connects the springs on the front and rear axles, increasing suspension articulation for maximum traction.”
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Man i wish i found your videos earlier you carry so much knowledge and explain it very well (:
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Well done, Dan. You're definitely the go-to guy for these suspension deep dives.
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Great detailed overview!
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Probably one of the best/most thought out and instructive videos MT has released in a while. This guy is very knowledgeable and puts together video in a way which is just plain enjoyable to watch and listen! Great job!!!
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Really well done, make complete sense. Thank you!
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Good, solid info. Well explained. Thanks!
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Awesome video. Made me subscribe. I was a mechanic, now financial and insurance career for 22 years and always hated how automotive journalists have no idea how all this stuff works and about the engineering behind it all. Totally worth the money
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Why am i even watching this? I drive a small car and can't afford a Cybertruck 😂. Im watching this because I like technology I guess.
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Really love these deep dives! No one else that I know of does this to this level of detail.
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Finally someone who knows what they're talking about. Put some disconnecting sway bars on the Cybertruck and it should make it quite capable off road.
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You got me subscribed while watching this video! I really love those informative videos!
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Very informative, thank you:).
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excellent presentation
