Patent ID: 6845995
Filing Date: 2005-01-25
Classification: B60G,F16F

Abstract:
1. A suspension bar assembly for an automotive vehicle comprising: a suspension bar; a bushing mounted to said suspension bar; a bushing retainer exerting radially and axially compressive forces onto said bushing such that said bushing is in frictional engagement with said suspension bar, thereby preventing relative movement of said bushing and said suspension bar and relative movement of said bushing and said bushing retainer; said bushing retainer including a first end and a second end, said first end being open, and said second end having an orifice adapted to receive said suspension bar, said bushing retainer further including an end cap that is in axially compressive engagement with said bushing and is secured within said bushing retainer adjacent said first end; and a mounting bracket adapted to connect said suspension bar to the automotive vehicle.