Front Suspension - Leaf Spring Type: Description

NOTE: Some models use other units. See General Motors Coil Spring Type in this Section.

"I" beam axle, with conventionally mounted semi-elliptical springs and transversely mounted stabilizer bar, is of reverse Elliot type. Axle incorporates integrally forged spring and steering stop seats. Solid, constant diameter kingpins are mounted in full-floating, glass filled, polycarbonate steering knuckle bushings. Hydraulic shock absorbers are direct-acting type, mounted between frame side rail and bracket on axle assembly.