Rear Suspension

The rear suspension is comprised of:
- Drive Axle
- Leaf Springs
- Shock Absorbers
- Stabilizer Bar
- Jounce Bumpers

Leaf Springs: The rear suspension system uses multi-leaf single stage springs and a solid drive axle. The front of the springs are mounted to frame rail brackets. The rear of the springs are attached to frame brackets by the use of shackles. The springs and shackles use rubber bushings to isolate road noise. The shackles allow the springs to change their length as the vehicle moves over various road conditions.
Shock Absorbers: Ride control is accomplished through the use of low pressure gas charged shock absorbers. The shocks dampen jounce and rebound as the vehicle travels over various road conditions. The shock absorbers are mounted to the frame crossmember at the top and the spring plate at the bottom, behind the rear axle.
Stabilizer Bar: The stabilizer bar is used to minimize vehicle body roll. The spring steel bar helps to control the vehicle body in relationship to the suspension. The bar extends across the underside of the vehicle and mounts to the top of the axle with bushings. Links attached to the end of the bar are bolted to frame rails.
Jounce Bumpers: The urethane jounce bumpers are used to limit the spring and axle travel. They are bolted to the frame rail above the axle.

CAUTION: Suspension components with rubber/ urethane bushings should be tightened with the vehicle at normal ride height. It is important to have the springs supporting the weight of the vehicle when the fasteners are torqued. This will maintain vehicle ride comfort and prevent premature bushing wear.