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2. Suspension lift - Wikipedia

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   A suspension lift is a modification to a vehicle to raise the ride height. It is done for the purpose of improving the off road performance of SUVs or trucks and other off-road vehicles, or for cosmetic purposes. Suspension lifts can enable steeper approach, departure, and breakover angles, higher ground clearance, and helps accommodate larger ...

3. Portal axle - Wikipedia

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   Portal axle. A portal axle (or portal gear lift) is an off-road vehicle suspension and drive technology where the axle tube or the half-shaft is offset from – usually above – the center of the wheel hub and where driving power is transferred to each wheel via a simple gearbox, built onto each hub. [1] It gives two advantages: ground ...

4. Lifting body - Wikipedia

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   Lifting body. A lifting body is a fixed-wing aircraft or spacecraft configuration in which the body itself produces lift. In contrast to a flying wing, which is a wing with minimal or no conventional fuselage, a lifting body can be thought of as a fuselage with little or no conventional wing. Whereas a flying wing seeks to maximize cruise ...

5. Height adjustable suspension - Wikipedia

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   Height adjustable suspension is a feature of certain automobile suspension systems that allow the motorist to vary the ride height or ground clearance. This can be done for various reasons including giving better ground clearance over rough terrain, a lower ground clearance to improve performance and fuel economy at high speed, [1] or for stylistic reasons.

6. Magnetic levitation - Wikipedia

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   Maglev, or magnetic levitation, is a system of transportation that suspends, guides and propels vehicles, predominantly trains, using magnetic levitation from a very large number of magnets for lift and propulsion. This method has the potential to be faster, quieter and smoother than wheeled mass transit systems.

7. Weightlifting - Wikipedia

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   Weightlifting. Weightlifting or weight lifting generally refers to physical exercises and sports in which people lift weights, often in the form of (dumbbells, barbells or machines). People engage in weightlifting for a variety of different reasons. These can include: developing physical strength; promoting health and fitness; competing in ...