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Front Suspension

Front Suspension
The front suspension consists of the following components:
^ Wheel bearings
^ Wheel hubs
^ Wheel studs
^ Front and rear lower arms
^ Upper arms
^ Stabilizer bar
^ Stabilizer bar bushings
^ Stabilizer bar links
^ Shock and spring assemblies
^ Wheel knuckles

The front suspension is an independent suspension design. This front suspension uses 3 parallel arms (one upper arm and 2 lower arms). Each arm has a mounting position to the chassis and a ball joint attachment at the wheel knuckle. The shock absorber mounts to the lower arm and along with the spring, controls vertical movement. A stabilizer bar and links are included to control suspension lean/sway during turns. The multiple arm design allows for carefully controlled motion of the wheel throughout suspension travel, controlling such parameters as camber angle, caster angle and toe.