Patent ID: 6341678
Filing Date: 2002-01-29
Classification: B60G,F16F

Abstract:
An improved suspension strut for an automotive vehicle, the suspension strut comprising:(a) a cylindrically shaped strut body having a first diameter portion on its upper end thereof and a second diameter portion on its lower end thereof, with the upper end first diameter portion comprises a plurality of dimples projecting radially outwardly from the strut body; (b) a radially outwardly extending spring seat assembly mounted on the upper end first diameter portion, the spring seat assembly defining a coil spring seat; and (c) a mounting bracket for attaching the suspension strut to a wheel spindle, the mounting bracket comprising a holding section which is mounted on the lower end second diameter portion of the strut body and an attaching section extending outwardly from the holding section for releasably joining the mounting bracket to the wheel spindle.