The rear suspension features independent control arms, springs and shocks for each rear wheel, enabling vertical movement of one rear wheel without affecting the other. The control arms, stabilizer bar and adjustment links are attached to the rear suspension support assembly. The rear suspension support assembly is bolted to the body of the vehicle through two front and two rear mounts. The suspension adjustment links, attached to the support assembly and control arms, provide for toe adjustment and minimal alignment variation during suspension movement. The stabilizer shaft minimizes body roll.
Each shock attaches at the bottom to the control arm and at the top to the reinforced body area. The shocks are non-adjustable, non-refillable and require replacement if they have lost their resistance, are damaged or leaking fluid.
The Electronic Level Control (ELC) system utilizes air adjustable shocks. ELC maintains rear trim height under a wide range of loads.
A single unit hub and bearing is bolted to the control arm. This sealed unit eliminates the need for wheel bearing adjustments and periodic maintenance. The hub and bearing has an integral speed sensor ring on the inboard side of the bearing for antilock brake functions.