Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle suspension system of the type wherein one end of a suspension is articulated to a chassis or vehicle body so that the axle end of the suspension is able to move vertically relative to the chassis through intermediate springs and, more specifically, wherein the sole means of articulation of the suspension to the chassis is through a pair of laterally spaced and longitudinally extending radius rods or bushed suspension arms and which suspension is able to flex to accommodate limited relative vertical movement of the wheels supported by the suspension.

Abstract: A rear suspension particularly adapted for light and medium weight trucks and buses wherein a chassis and body are supported upon a dead axle the latter of which is of a light weight and rigid construction so as to permit a lower positioning of the chassis relative to the ground and in such a way as to eliminate lateral displacement of the dead axle relative to the chassis and wherein the aft end of the roll axis of the suspension is either horizontal or displaced vertically above a horizontal line passing through the point of articulation of the suspension to the chassis to eliminate the tendency of the dead axle to oversteer the vehicle as it moves vertically relative to the chassis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rear wheel suspension and steering system utilizing a rectilinear shape dead axle of the type wherein a differential mechanism is mounted directly to a vehicle body structure and delivers driving power to vehicle wheels supported by the dead axle and in such a way that the differential can move vertically relative to the dead axle. More specifically, the invention relates to a lightweight suspension system wherein the rear wheels are mounted upon the dead axle so as to be steerable relative thereto.

Abstract: A rear suspension particularly adapted for light and medium weight trucks and buses wherein a chassis and body are supported upon a dead axle the latter of which is of a light weight and rigid construction so as to permit a lower positioning of the chassis relative to the ground.

Abstract: A rear wheel suspension and steering system utilizing a rectilinear shape dead axle of the type wherein a differential mechanism is mounted directly to a vehicle body so as to descend within the dead axle in such a way that the differential can move vertically relative to the dead axle. More specifically, the invention relates to a system whereby the rear wheels are mounted upon the dead axle so as to be steerable relative thereto.