Abstract: A vehicle load supporting structure including a formed elongate composite metal body having at least one portion formed to support a load, and an adjacent portion for supporting a load. The one portion of the metal body formed from metal being a predetermined yield strength and at least a portion of the adjacent portion of the body formed of a metal having a yield strength lower than the predetermined strength of the first mentioned portion and being welded thereto.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved independent suspension system for vehicle wheels which may be used either for driven or non-driven wheels including dirigible wheels of a vehicle having front wheel drive. One of the independently suspended driven wheels is mounted on an end of a transversely extending stamped metal suspension arm pivoted about the other end for movement relative to a point on the vehicle chassis. The other driven wheel is mounted on a second transversely extending stamped metal suspension arm which also is pivoted for movement relative to a point on the vehicle chassis. The second arm mounts a differential which is connected through axle shafts to drive the wheels.