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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 15, 2004
Filed:
May. 01, 2002
Applicant:
Inventors:
Kent Davison, Sturgis, MI (US);
Kraig Schlosser, Columbia City, IN (US);
Assignee:
Dana Corporation, Toledo, OH (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60G 9/02 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B60G 9/02 ;
Abstract
A suspension and axle assembly is provided having two identical stampings, each of which form a portion of an axle and a portion of first and second suspension control arms that extend from the axle. The two stampings are coupled to one another along a continuous weld path. The assembly eliminates the connection points between the axle and control arms. The assembly also defines a pair of bores in which springs may be disposed at varying heights to lower the vehicle floor and reduce loads on the control arms, bushings, and other joints.