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Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Description and Operation

Semi-elliptic leaf type rear springs are used for the rear axle suspension. The forward end of each rear spring is attached to a bracket on the frame side member. The rear end of each rear spring is shackled to a bracket on the frame side member

Fig. 2 Rear Suspension:





The Explorer rear axle is mounted above the rear spring, Fig. 2.