independent rear suspension

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• independent rear suspension — (IRS) A suspension system where the two rear wheels are sprung independently from each other. It has the advantage over a beam axle suspension because the unsprung weight is reduced, the ride and handling over rough roads are improved, and a… …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• multi-link independent rear suspension — A special multi link rear suspension design, developed by Mercedes Benz for the W 201 series …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• Rear suspension — For front wheel drive cars, rear suspension has few constraints and a variety of beam axles and independent suspensions are used.For rear wheel drive cars, rear suspension has many constraints and the march to the superior but more expensive… …   Wikipedia

• rear suspension — The axles, springs, and linkages which control the movement of the rear wheels. See five link rear suspension four link rear suspension independent rear suspension multi link independent rear suspension multi link rear suspension …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• five-link rear suspension — Independent rear suspension layout also used on live rear axles, in which each wheel is guided by two trailing links, two transverse links and a common track rod …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• four-link rear suspension — An independent rear suspension layout, also used on live rear axles, in which each wheel is guided by two control arms, one mounted longitudinally, the other mounted transversely or almost transversely, thus providing lateral location for the… …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• multi-link rear suspension — A general term for independent rear suspension layouts incorporating several control arms. Also see four link rear suspension five link rear suspension …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• Independent suspension — is a broad term for any automobile suspension system that allows each wheel on the same axle to move vertically (i.e. reacting to a bump in the road) independently of each other. This is contrasted with a beam axle, live axle or deDion system in… …   Wikipedia

• Twist-beam rear suspension — The Twist beam rear suspension is a type of automobile suspension based on a large H shaped member. The front of the H attaches to the body via rubber bushings, and the rear of the H carries each wheel, on each side of the car. The cross beam of… …   Wikipedia

• suspension — [1] The assembly of springs, shock absorbers, torsion bars, joints, arms, etc., that cushions the shock of bumps on the road and serves to keep the wheels in constant contact with the road, thereby improving control and traction. [2] A mixture of …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• rear — The back of a vehicle or component. See five link rear suspension folding rear seats four link rear suspension heated rear window independent rear suspension multi link independent rear suspension multi link rear suspension …   Dictionary of automotive terms