Automotive Information Flash Card Set 741346

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Independent Suspension

Most modern cars use an independent suspension system on the front wheels. This setup allows each of the wheels on an axle to move independently in response to road level variations. Independent suspension offers much better handling and stability when compared to a rigid axle suspension at the cost of being structurally weaker and more costly to maintain.

rigid axle

Independent suspension offers much better handling and stability when compared to a(n) __________ suspension at the cost of being structurally weaker and more costly to maintain.