Front Suspension - Super Duty F-450, F-550
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The front suspension system for the Super Duty F-450 and F-550 RWD is a solid (mono-tube), non-driving type axle that uses radius arms to control lateral movement. The wheel knuckles are attached to the front axle with upper and lower ball joints and the system uses coil springs and shock absorbers. The Super Duty F-450 and F-550 also incorporate a track bar to aid in vehicle stability. The front suspension consists of the following components:
- Shock absorbers
- Coil springs
- Radius arms
- Wheel knuckles
- Mono-tube axle
- Stabilizer bar
- Stabilizer bar links
- Track bar