Suspension system part (5)

I believe the answer is:

strut

(Other definitions for strut that I've seen before include "Supporting rod" , "Strengthening bar" , "Walk with a lofty proud gait" , "Reinforcing rod" , "(Walk with) a stiff pompous gait" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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