A suspension coupling (5) for use in a vehicle suspension system the suspension coupling (5) including a knuckle and bushing assembly (10) wherein the knuckle member is a cast aluminum piece having a passage for receiving a two-piece bushing member (15) having a formed, metal inner member (17) and a molded, elastomeric outer member (16) having extension members (19) at each end. The bushing member (5) is press-fit into the knuckle member (12) and exhibits higher stiffness in the radial (R) and axial (A) directions and lower stiffness in the torsional (T) and conical (C) directions.
KNUCKLE AND BUSHING ASSEMBLY
2015-12-23
Patent
Electronic Resource
English