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When can a short-wheelbase vehicle bounce more noticeably than some comparable long-wheelbase vehicles?

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When laden

When turning

When empty

When travelling slowly

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An empty short-wheelbase vehicle can bounce noticeably. This is a handling tendency, not a guarantee for every suspension or road surface. Adjust speed to preserve control.

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Adjust to noticeable empty-vehicle bounceReviewed guidance summary · The qualified tendency and observed-bounce response do not rank every suspension design.

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