Patent ID: 8505940
Filing Date: 2013-08-13
Classification: B60G

Abstract:
1. A bushing attachment assembly for a vehicle stabilizer bar comprising: a bracket assembly including: an annular bushing disposed within the cavity formed between the outer pre-compression component and the inner retention component, the annular bushing having a first bushing surface in contact with the outer pre-compression component, a second bushing surface in contact with the inner retention component, and at least two opposing bushing faces, the annular bushing defining a central bore extending longitudinally between the at least two opposing bushing faces; and wherein the at least one first retention feature is configured to engage the at least one second retention feature to secure the annular bushing between the outer pre-compression component and the inner retention component, the outer pre-compression component applying and maintaining a compressive load upon the first bushing surface and the inner retention component applying and maintaining a compressive load upon the second bushing surface.