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 memberFig. 2 Rear Suspension:
The Explorer rear axle is mounted above the rear spring, Fig. 2.