lowering spring; short spring for lowering suspension
Automotive term for a shorter, stiffer spring used to lower a vehicle's ride height. Wasei-eigo derived from 'down suspension'.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from down sus(pension)
Installing lowering springs reduces the ride height and improves the appearance.
This car is fitted with lowering springs.
Wasei-eigo from English 'down' + 'suspension', referring to a spring that lowers a vehicle's suspension.