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independent suspension

noun

  1. an automotive suspension system in which each wheel is attached to the frame independently, so that a road bump affecting one wheel has no effect on the others.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of independent suspension1

First recorded in 1925–30
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Example Sentences

The body-on-frame truck is the only pursuit-rated full-size SUV and features a fully independent suspension that’s lower and tighter than the consumer models, Brembo front brakes with 16-inch discs and specially designed Firestone tires.

Photos of camouflaged prototypes caught while being tested suggest it will have a removable roof, solid rear axle, front independent suspension and boxy styling inspired by the original that was previewed on the Bronco R race truck that competed in last year’s Baja 1000.

It's not as big of a change as the Corvette's engine swap, but it's an important one as GM looks to defend its dominant position in the full-size utility vehicle segment against the Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator, both of which have had an independent suspension for years.

Unlike the original body-on-frame truck, the 2020 Defender is built on an aluminum unibody chassis and rides on a fully independent suspension, similar to the brand’s other utility vehicles, in an effort to blend on-road refinement with off-road capability.

The Wrangler uses this type of axle primarily because it provides better articulation in off-road situations than an independent suspension, and better protection for the drivetrain when it strikes rocks and other hard obstacles.

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