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rear suspension

11 Episode Mentions

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Rear suspension is the part of a car that helps keep the back wheels connected to the car while allowing them to move up and down. It helps the car handle better when going around corners or over bumps.

Technical Definition

The rear suspension is the system of components that connects the rear wheels to the vehicle's chassis, allowing for movement and stability. It plays a crucial role in handling, ride comfort, and tire grip, especially during cornering and braking.

Hear It Discussed

"It certainly had very outdated rear suspension. It was just a space frame."
All the cars we're still desperate to drive #298 The Intercooler 08:36

"It made me really laugh [1818.6s] because it squats back on the rear suspension,"
What Makes A Restomod Count? — Carmudgeon Show w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 237 The Carmudgeon Show 30:18

"I think it's coming from the rear suspension. It's coming from one of the springs. I like the spring theory."
#2598: The Not-So-Itsy-Bitsy Spider The Best of Car Talk 16:37