torsion bars

By removing the need for torsion bars, a wheeled-vehicle such as the ACV can build a v-shaped hull for additional protection, speed and combat durability, BAE Systems developers say.

Removing my torsion bars went badly though.

For instance, its coil-sprung suspensions did away with the clunky torsion bars of the previous generation.

In his sleek grey Jaguar-D, Sweikert learned fast; he decided to use an old Indianapolis trick: he had the Jag's torsion bars adjusted to allow him to skid through turns without riding the brake pedal.