Shifterati

Glossary · Suspension

independent front suspension

Also called IFS

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Front suspension that lets each front wheel move on its own, for a smoother ride and better handling on the road.

The story

History: facts, each with its source

MetalCloak says independent front suspension lets each front wheel move on its own suspension. It absorbs bumps more effectively, for a smoother drive, and gives better control and stability, though some argue its parts are less durable than a solid axle.1

Found on

Every generation on the site whose dossier names it

Sources

  1. MetalCloak (IFS or solid axle)