Patent ID: 6523842
Filing Date: 2003-02-25
Classification: B60G

Abstract:
A torsion suspension system for a motor vehicle having a transversely aligned axle and at least one transversely aligned frame member, said motor vehicle also having at least one torsion spring assembly disposed between the axle and the frame member, said torsion spring assembly including a suspension arm with a shackle attached to one end, said suspension arm including a first flanged shell half and a second flanged shell half receiving an elastic member, said shackle having an upper section and a lower section, said upper section being disposed between said first and second flanged shell halves, said lower section of said shackle being attached to said frame member, said torsion suspension system comprising:a. a torsion shackle bracket connected to said shackle; b. a rigid anti-sway rod having a first end and a second end; c. means to pivotally connect said first end of said rod to said torsion shackle bracket; and, d. means to pivotally connect said second end of said rigid rod to a frame member located transversely on said motor vehicle to limit lateral movement of said torsion shackle bracket when said motor vehicle is driven.