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Rear Suspension: Description

Independent torsion bar type rear suspension. Torsion bars mount in rear crossmember tube and anchor in center of tube by means of a splined hub. Outer ends of torsion bars mount into splined hubs integral with spring plates which connect at ends to control arms. Control arms pivot in mounts connected to crossmember tube and connect at end to rear wheel bearing carrier. Hydraulic shock absorbers mount between control arms and bracket integral with chassis member.

Fig 1: Volkswagen Type 2 Rear Suspension (1968-72)
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