Steering & Suspension: Suspension Systems: Suspension system layouts
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Driven rear suspension layouts

A number of different layouts are used in ”driven” or 'live' axle rear suspension systems.


This driven or 'live' rear axle arrangement consists of: shock absorbers; u-bolts; fixed shackle; rebound clips and swinging shackles.


This arrangement consists of: coil springs; flexible bushes and upper & lower control arms.


This arrangement consists of: coil springs; flexible bushes; panhard rods and upper & lower control arms.


This arrangement consists of: coil springs; flexible bushes; Watts Linkage and upper & lower control arms.


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