Suspension: designs, shapes, sizes
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− | :This design combines the excellent camber control of the beam axle with the reduction of unsprung weight and elimination of driveshaft torque features of the fully independent rear suspension. | + | :This design combines the excellent camber control of the beam axle with the reduction of unsprung weight and elimination of driveshaft torque features of the fully independent rear suspension. <br> The differential unit is solidly connected to the chassis and two universal joints and a splined connector are used with each axle. A single piece, usually consisting of a large diameter tube bent so as to avoid interference with the differential unit, connects the wheel uprights. |
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− | The differential unit is solidly connected to the chassis and two universal joints and a splined connector are used with each axle. A single piece, usually consisting of a large diameter tube bent so as to avoid interference with the differential unit, connects the wheel uprights. | + | |
===Independent Rear Suspension=== | ===Independent Rear Suspension=== |