Glossary / Suspension

independent suspension

26 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

With independent suspension, each wheel can bump up or down on its own, so the car feels smoother and handles better than a solid axle setup.

Technical Definition

Independent suspension allows each wheel to move up and down separately, improving ride comfort and handling by isolating road imperfections.

Hear It Discussed

"The front of the car had independent suspension in the form of double wishbones and a single transverse leaf spring..."
How Ferrari Survived Ford, Fiat, and Fate Past Gas 17:03

"They went from that independent suspension to a solid axle, plus a battery sandwiched on top, and it just squeezes the available trunk space into way less than it should be."
Does Toyota Or Land Rover Make The Better Flagship SUV? | Ep. 347 TFL Car Chat 36:12

"...full independent, front and rear, bolt-in suspension systems, even for mopars. Yeah. So this is 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 00:40