A number of different layouts are used in independent driven or 'live' axle rear suspension systems.
This independent driven or 'live' rear axle arrangement consists of: coil springs; flexible bushes; CV joints; external drive-shafts and semi-trailing arms.
This arrangement consists of: coil springs; drive shafts; cross member; universal joints and lower suspension link.
This arrangement consists of: coil springs & strut; splined sections; lateral wishbone and external drive shafts.
This independent driven or 'live' axle arrangement can be either front or rear suspension and consists of: torsion bar; upper wishbone; lower wishbone and torsion bar adjustment.
Source: CDX Global
