This paper outlines the reasons for the design of a heavy duty truck having a sophisticated cab suspension system, to cater for the special conditions of transeuropean operation.It describes the design and development of the Ford Transcontinental cab suspension, and the resulting ride performance.The unique cab tilt system used in conjunction with the cab suspension is also described.


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    Title :

    A Cab Suspension for Transcontinental Operation


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    1978 Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition ; 1978



    Publication date :

    1978-02-01




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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