Suspension: Description and Operation

Fig. 5 Independent Front Suspension:

Bronco & F-150

The independent front suspension on these vehicles is composed of a two piece front driving axle assembly, two coil springs and two radius arms, Fig. 5. The front driving axle consists of two independent yoke and tube assemblies. One end of yoke and tube assembly is anchored to the frame. The other end of each yoke and tube assembly is supported by the coil spring and radius arm.

Fig. 6 Independent Front Suspension:

F-250 & F-350 EXCEPT F-350 w/Dana 60 Monobeam front drive axle

The independent front suspension on these vehicles has a two piece driving axle attached to the frame with two semi-elliptic leaf springs, Fig. 6. Each spring is clamped to the axle yoke with two U-bolts. The rear tube assembly of the spring rests in a rear hanger bracket. The front of the spring is attached to a shackle bracket.

Fig. 7 Independent Front Suspension:

F-350 w/Dana 60 Monobeam Front Drive Axle

The front suspension used on these models has a one piece driving axle attached to the frame with two semi-elliptic leaf springs, Fig. 7. Each spring is clamped to the axle assembly with two U-bolts. The rear eye of the spring is attached to the hanger bracket. The front of the spring is attached to a shackle bracket. On the right spring cap, a tracking bar is attached with the opposite end mounted on the crossmember.