Front Suspension: Description

Front suspension consists of drive axle (4WD) or tube axle (2WD), 2 coil springs, track bar, stabilizer bar, upper and lower control arms, and shock absorbers. Track bar is used to minimize front axle side-to-side movement. Stabilizer bar and shock absorbers control suspension component movement (body roll). See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Front Suspension Components (4WD Cherokee & Grand Cherokee Shown; 2WD Is Similar)

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