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Front Suspension


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All models use a Short-Long Arm (SLA) type front suspension with independent coil springs riding on lower control arms, Fig. 1. Ball joints link upper and lower control arms to a spindle assembly, and tubular shock absorbers are used to dampen spring action. On some models, a spring steel stabilizer shaft is connected between the chassis and lower control arms to control side roll.