Patent ID: 6019383
Filing Date: 2000-02-01
Classification: B60G,F16C

Abstract:
A suspension link assembly for interconnecting a suspension member for movement relative to a frame structure of a motor vehicle, said suspension link assembly comprising:a tie rod assembly including a housing having a non-threaded shank segment and an annular segment defining a cavity, and a ball joint having a ball segment retained in said cavity and a post segment adapted to be secured to the suspension member;an extension rail having a first end adapted to be pivotably secured to the frame structure and a second end defining an open-ended socket sized to slip fit and retain said shank segment of said housing therein for connecting said tie rod assembly to said extension rail and defining an overall length of said suspension link assembly that may be increased or decreased; anda weld joint between co-joint surfaces on said shank segment of said housing and said rail adjacent to said socket.