Front Suspension with Dana Model 60 Front Drive Axles
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The front suspension consists of the following components:
- Coil springs
- Dana model 60 axle
- Radius arms
- Shock absorbers
- Stabilizer bar
- Stabilizer bar links
- Track bar
- Wheel knuckles
- Wheel studs
The front suspension system for the F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450 and F550 Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) uses a Dana model 60 driving type axle with 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 F-Super Duty 4WD also incorporates a track bar to aid in vehicle stability.