Rear Suspension: Description

1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass Base, 6.6L Eng, Eng CD QL, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD THM350CSECTION Description
NOTE: The excluded models have leaf spring suspensions.

The rear suspension is of the link-type with coil springs. It uses four suspension arms that attach the rear axle assembly to the frame. A bracket on the axle supports the coil spring, the top is positioned under the frame rail. The upper arms are attached to the top of the differential and extend forward to the frame. Two shock absorbers are attached to the frame and to brackets on the axle housing.

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