[Wisha Haddan H3]

Please post any acronyms or definitions you like (4x4 or vehicle related please). I'll add them to the top post to have them all in one place. Thanks!




AWD - all wheel drive

4WD - four wheel drive

FWD - front wheel drive

BCM - body control module

SFA - solid front axle

BTM - brake-throttle modulation

AAL - Add A Leaf. This is a leaf spring application where leaves are added to gain lift or load bearing capacity.

BL - Body Lift.

BPV - Brake Proportioning Valve. A device regulates brake pressure under load conditions.

FIPK - Fuel Injection Performance Kit. An aftermarket air intake component designed to enhance airflow and performance.

IFS - Independent Front Suspension. A type of suspension where the wheels articulate freely from one another.

Locker (or Locking Differential) - A locking differential is a device inside the axle that locks the gears together, allowing power to be distributed to both wheels simultaneously.

LSD - Limited Slip Differential.

MAF - Mass Airflow Sensor.

OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer. This usually refers to components that are assembled stock from the factory.

SAS - Straight Axle Swap. This is a conversion where the independent front suspension is replaced with a solid axle, normally to gain offroad articulation.

SC (or S/C) - Supercharger or Supercharged.