Patent ID: 7195260
Filing Date: 2007-03-27
Classification: B60G

Abstract:
1. A suspension for coupling a steer axle assembly to a vehicle frame having first and second longitudinal frame rails, comprising: a body coupled to an axle beam of said steer axle assembly; a first arm extending from said body, said first arm comprising a leaf spring sandwiched between said body and said axle beam, said first arm defining an eye at one end through which said first arm is coupled to said frame at said one end and pivotable about a pivot axis disposed proximate said one end and extending transversely to said first and second longitudinal frame rails; and, a second arm extending from said body in a substantially opposite direction from said first arm, said second arm forming a unitary structure with said body and defining a first guide member received within an aperture defined by a bracket of said frame wherein said aperture is configured to limit lateral movement of said first guide member and said axle beam relative to said first and second longitudinal frame rails, but allow vertical movement of said first guide member and said axle beam relative to said first and second longitudinal frame rails.