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:
• | Rear suspension knuckles |
• | Rear suspension toe links |
• | Drive shaft support tube |
The shock absorbers attach at the upper end to the frame and at the
lower end, to the lower control arm. Shock absorbers help keep the wheels
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 poor damping control.