The rear suspension uses a single lightweight fiberglass transverse spring mounted to the crossmember and lower control arms. The following lightweight aluminum components are used throughout the rear suspension:

The shock absorbers attach at the upper end to the frame and the shock absorbers attach at the lower end to the lower control arm. Shock absorbers help keep the wheel in contact with the road surface under most road conditions. Shock absorbers reduce crash-through at full jounce and rebound.

The standard gas shock and the optional Real Time Damping (RTD) shock absorbers are gas charged to reduce aeration (foaming) of the shock fluid. Aeration of the shock fluid results in unlimited damping control.

For more information on the Real Time Damping (RTD) system and RTD diagnosis refer to RTD Diagnostic System Check .