Glossary / Suspension

independent rear suspension

26 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

IRS lets each back wheel move on its own, so the car feels smoother and handles better when going over bumps.

Technical Definition

Independent rear suspension (IRS) allows each rear wheel to move separately, improving ride comfort and handling compared to a solid axle.

Hear It Discussed

"WhatIlikedaboutit,uhindependentrearsuspensionwhenitcomestoridinghandling."
A Texas Muscle Car Cathedral Filled With Neon In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 24:55

"it's a carbon body it's an independent rear suspension it's a it's a coyote engine a Ford coyote engine"
Reviewed: Lucid Gravity; SP40 Restomod The Smoking Tire 45:32

"and you don't find very good ones anymore because actually the independent rear suspension sort of rotted quite quickly."
How would you design a new Ferrari? | The Car Podcast #90 The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends 28:06