Rear Suspension - Coil Spring Type: Description

Two-link, coil spring type rear suspension uses a control arm attached between each end of axle housing and central area of frame. Two-stage coil springs are seated and clamped between control arms and frame, forward of axle. Hydraulic shock absorbers are mounted between brackets riveted to frame, and brackets at rear of each control arm. Rubber bushed tie rod is mounted parallel to axle housing, between brackets on frame and axle housing, or between bracket on frame and stud inserted in cast ear of axle housing. Optional auxiliary leaf springs are mounted rearward of axle and secured by a frame mounted bracket at the rear, and by "U" bolts at the control arm.