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unsprung weight

  • Components such as tires, wheels and brakes are not supported by the suspension and are considered unsprung weight
  • Reducing unsprung weight improves ride and handling by allowing the tires to respond more rapidly to road irregularities
  • Independent rear suspension reduces unsprung weight by attaching the differential to the chassis rather than solidly mounting it with the axle.
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