Explaining a car on Instagram: "The difference between leaf spring suspension and independent rear suspension (IRS) comes down to how each wheel handles bumps and movement. ⚙️🚗 Leaf suspension uses long, stacked metal strips that flex together — simple, strong, and great for carrying heavy loads, which is why it’s common in trucks. But when one wheel hits a bump, the whole axle moves, affecting both sides. 🛻💪 Independent rear suspension, on the other hand, lets each wheel move separately. It