Glossary / Suspension

independent rear suspension

21 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

"Doing the uh glis independent rear suspension onto my mark 6 jeta diesel It's mostly a bolt-in swap, but I feel like it would not be worth it on a daily driver"
CA Tire War; Luce Conspiracy Theory; Q&A The Smoking Tire 11:33

"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

"Yeah, so this was actually our all new Mopar independent front suspension, independent rear suspension."
TMCP #629: SEMA 2025 Show Spectacular #3 – Scott & Perry with Heights Suspension Mopar Bolt-In IFS/IRS, Jason Bruce with Blueprint “Compatible” Crate Engines, Tab Chapman with Diamondback Classic Radials (Custom Sidewalls), Terry McGean with Hemmings Marketplace Media & Rally Adventures The MuscleCar Place 08:47