Realistic Truck Physics Mod (ATS) for American Truck Simulator
The most-used ATS truck physics mod: more realistic suspension, cab, trailer and driveshaft torque. Version 9.2 adds 1.61. Free, 400,000+ subscribers.
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What this mod does
Realistic Truck Physics Mod by Frkn64 is the most popular physics mod for American Truck Simulator: it has over 420,000 subscribers on Steam Workshop. The author has been updating it since 2016 and tweaks the suspension, transmission response and camera movement.
What it changes
- Better-balanced chassis suspension.
- Cab movement that responds to the road and the truck’s weight.
- Trailer physics that react to the terrain and the load.
- Smoother interior camera.
- Driveshaft torque simulation.
Game settings
The author asks you to set truck and trailer stability, suspension stiffness and cab stiffness to 100%. Driveshaft torque, braking intensity and uneven road simulation at 100% are optional but recommended. In the comments, the author mentions braking at 50%.
Version and compatibility
Version 9.2 adds 1.61 compatibility and a small physics improvement; the author lists 1.61.x and 1.60.x. The author says it works with all current ATS trucks and optionally supports Convoy. Separately, the author sells an Ultimate Pack with presets and support for modded trucks.
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0.0 / 5- The most-subscribed physics mod for ATS
- Updated to 1.61 on September 20, 2026
- Very lightweight with no dependencies
- Requires setting several gameplay options to 100%
- One user reports that the Western Star 49X cab moves the wrong way when braking and accelerating
- Don't combine it with other physics mods that edit the same files
Requirements
- American Truck Simulator 1.60 or 1.61
- Steam account to subscribe on the Workshop
- No DLC or other mods required
How to install it
- Open the "Realistic Truck Physics Mod" page on Steam Workshop and click "Subscribe".
- Launch American Truck Simulator and wait for Steam to download the mod.
- In your profile's Mod Manager, enable "Realistic Truck Physics Mod".
- In Options › Gameplay, set truck and trailer stability, suspension stiffness and cab stiffness to 100%.
- For the full experience, also raise driveshaft torque, braking intensity and uneven road simulation to 100%.
Version history
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9.220 Sep 2026Current
ATS 1.61 compatibility and a small physics improvement
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10 Oct 2020
Released on Steam Workshop
Common problems
What settings does it need?
Truck and trailer stability, suspension stiffness and cab stiffness at 100%. Everything else is optional.
Does it work in multiplayer?
The author says it optionally supports Convoy; TruckersMP isn't mentioned.
What is the Ultimate Pack?
A separate paid version, with driving presets (Flexible, Realistic, Stable) and support for more modded trucks. The Workshop mod is free.
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