The engine in Toyota’s Hilux Dakar rally car is not the only major component that has to resist the punishment of the harsh desert - suspension needs to do that too.
The suspension system on the Dakar vehicles has to be invincible as its constantly bashed by rocks, bumps, debris and sand. Moreover, the shocks and springs have to cope with occasional rough landings as the vehicle tackles the dunes.
Sand dunes are known for their misleadingness, with drivers not being able to tell what’s behind them, so as you are rapidly driving on the slope towards the top, you might be surprised to find a sheer drop. And even if sand looks puffy and being able to absorb the impact, the reality is that it behaves like concrete if a 2-ton car smashes against it.
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