Learning - Unsprung Weight vs Sprung Weight

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Unsprung Weight – This is the weight of the vehicle that is not supported by the suspension. An example of what would be considered part of the unsprung weight would be the wheel, tire, brake caliper, brake rotor, spindle, lower control arm etc., and half of the weight of the spring and shock.

Sprung Weight – This is the weight of the vehicle, which is supported by the suspension. This would include the chassis, upper control arm, body, driver, passenger(s), engine, transmission, interior components, fuel, ballast and any other weight that would be supported by the suspension.