Glossary / General

running gear

9 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Running gear is the mechanical stuff that makes the car move and handle—like the drivetrain and suspension parts. They’re saying the X-Terra and Pathfinder used some of the same core components.

Technical Definition

Running gear is the set of components that move the vehicle, typically including the drivetrain and suspension parts. The hosts say the X-Terra and Pathfinder shared running gear, which implies similar mechanical foundations even if the vehicles were positioned differently.

Hear It Discussed

"My cabrio, for example, the VR6, there's literally not a single piece of running gear that's original to that car."
What Makes A Restomod Count? — Carmudgeon Show w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 237 The Carmudgeon Show 24:29

"So it's all the Kia, [4548.4s] it's all the Kia Soul running gear, basically, but in a more interesting package, just a little"
Honda's Product Delays, The RAV4 Is The only PHEV That Makes Sense & Alex Is Still Car Shopping Auto Buyers Guide Podcast 15:48

"but they had Celica GT4 running gear with a lot of modification Oh wow, yeah"
Chat with Rally Legend Ed Ordynski Part 1 Car Torque with Matty J 11:21