- parallel trailing link suspension
- A front suspension layout used primarily by Volkswagen on rear-engined cars
Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
parallel trailing link suspension
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trailing link suspension — See parallel trailing link suspension … Dictionary of automotive terms
trailing link — A front suspension linkage that is aligned to resist longitudinal motions in a wheel; it is mounted to the chassis ahead of the wheel. The links pivot forward of the axle. Also see parallel trailing link suspension … Dictionary of automotive terms
link suspension — See parallel trailing link suspension … Dictionary of automotive terms
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link — A suspension member that has a single diagnostic linkdiaphram linkdrag link, half linkinter cell linkjoint at each en also d. See lateral link leading link master link … Dictionary of automotive terms
trailing — See parallel trailing link suspension … Dictionary of automotive terms
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