Rear Suspension

The rear suspension is link/coil design comprised of:
- Dual-action shock absorbers
- Coil springs
- Upper and lower suspension arms
- Stabilizer bar
- Track bar
Shock Absorbers: The shock absorbers dampen jounce and rebound of the vehicle over various road conditions. The top of the shock absorbers are bolted to the frame. The bottom of the shocks are bolted to axle brackets.

Coil Springs: The coil springs control ride quality and maintain proper ride height. The springs mount between the bottom of the frame rail and the rear axle. A rubber isolator is located between the top of the spring and the frame. A plastic isolator is located between the bottom of the spring and the axle.

Upper And Lower Suspension: The suspension arms use bushings to isolate road noise. The suspension arms are bolted to the frame and axle through the rubber bushings. The suspension arm travel is limited through the of use jounce bumpers in compression and shock absorbers in rebound.

Stabilizer Bar: The stabilizer bar is used to control vehicle body roll during turns. The spring steel bar helps to equalize the vehicle body in relationship to the suspension. The bar extends across the underside of the chassis and mounts to the rear axle. Links are connected from the bar to frame brackets. The bar is isolated by rubber bushings.

Track Bar: The track bar is used to control rear axle lateral movement. The track bar is attached to a frame rail bracket and an axle bracket. It is isolated with bushings at both ends.

CAUTION: 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. This will maintain vehicle ride comfort and prevent premature bushing wear.