spring rating
- Any one of several methods of describing spring ratings currently used in the light truck industry, including:
- Rating at Pad — The amount of weight above the pad that can actually be supported by the springs, including the chassis, body and payload weights
- Rating at Ground — Includes the Rating at Pad plus the weight of components between the spring and ground (axle, brakes, tires and wheels)
- Sprung Weight — The weight of those components supported by the spring, such as the frame, engine, body, payload, etc.
- Unsprung Weight — The portion of the weight of the chassis (i.e., axle, wheels, tires, brakes, etc.) not supported by the springs, as well as one-half the weight of the springs and drive shaft.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Automotive
- Category: Automobile
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- Johna04
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