Front Suspension

The independent front suspension (IFS) is comprised.
- Shock absorbers
- Coil springs
- Upper and lower suspension arms
- Stabilizer bar

Shock Absorbers:
The shock absorbers dampen jounce and rebound of the vehicle over various road conditions. Shocks are mounted on the bottom to the lower suspension arms. The top of the shock mounts on frame brackets using grommets.

Coil Springs:
The coil springs control ride quality and maintain proper ride height. The springs mount between the lower suspension arm and the front cross member spring seat. A rubber isolator seats on top off the spring to help prevent noise.

Suspension Arms:
The suspension arms have replaceable ball studs which are pressed into the arms. Bushings located inboard are not replaceable. The upper arm has a pivot bar which mounts on a frame bracket. The bracket has slotted holes which allow the arms to be adjusted for caster and camber. The suspension arm travel (jounce) is limited through the use of urethane bumpers. Rebound travel is limited by the shock absorber.

Stabilizer Bar:
The stabilizer bar is used to minimize vehicle front sway during turns. The spring steel bar helps to control the vehicle body in relationship to the suspension. The bar extends across the front underside of the chassis and mounts on the frame rails. Links connected the bar to the lower suspension arms. Stabilizer bar mounts are isolated by rubber bushings. Links are isolated with rubber grommets.

CAUTION:
- Components attached with a nut and cotter pin must be torqued to specification. Then if the slot in the nut does not line up with the cotter pin hole, tighten nut until it is aligned. Never loosen the nut to align the cotter pin hole.
- Suspension components with rubber/ urethane bushings (except stabilizer bar) 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. If springs are not at their normal ride position, vehicle ride comfort could be affected and premature bushing wear may occur.