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The invention relates to a suspension system (10,12) for installation between a chassis (14,16) and dual axles (18,20) of a vehicle. The suspension system (10,12) includes an equalizer beam (22) pivotally linking the axles (18,20) together. A trailing arm support member (64) is pivotally attached to

The invention relates to a suspension system (10,12) for installation between a chassis (14,16) and dual axles (18,20) of a vehicle. The suspension system (10,12) includes an equalizer beam (22) pivotally linking the axles (18,20) together. A trailing arm support member (64) is pivotally attached to a hanger bracket (68) on chassis (14,16). A suspension saddle (58) is secured to trailing arm support (64) to provide pivotal support for equalizer beam (22) and air spring (72) located between chassis (14,16) and trailing arm support member (64).

대표청구항 ▼

[ The claims defining the invention are as follows:] [1.]1. A vehicle suspension system for a vehicle having a chassis, a first axle and a second axle, comprising:a split cap arrangement having an upper half attached to said chassis and a lower half removably secured to said upper half;a leaf spring

[ The claims defining the invention are as follows:] [1.]1. A vehicle suspension system for a vehicle having a chassis, a first axle and a second axle, comprising:a split cap arrangement having an upper half attached to said chassis and a lower half removably secured to said upper half;a leaf spring pivotally attached to said split cap arrangement;a pivot pin releasably located within said split cap arrangement for providing pivotal attachment of said leaf spring with said split cap arrangement, said pivot pin being shaped to include an eccentric element portion for engagement with said leaf spring;at least one air spring located between said leaf spring and said chassis:an equalizer beam pivotally linking said first and second axles together; anda suspension saddle secured to said leaf spring and pivotally supporting said equalizer beam.