A CAB SUSPENSION FOR TRANSCONTINENTAL OPERATION

Designs were formulated for a heavy duty truck having a sophisticated cab suspension system adaptable to the special conditions of transeuropean operation. The design and development of the Ford Transcontinental cab suspension, and the resulting ride performance, are described, as well as the unique hydraulic cab tilt system. The cab suspension complies with European safety standards; including the exceptionally strict Swedish regulations.

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  • Supplemental Notes:
    • Presented at the SAE Congress and Exposition, Detroit, 27 February-3 March 1978.
  • Corporate Authors:

    Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

    400 Commonwealth Drive
    Warrendale, PA  United States  15096
  • Authors:
    • Selman, A A
    • Pixton, T A
  • Publication Date: 1978

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  • Accession Number: 00395863
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
  • Report/Paper Numbers: SAE 780409, HS-025 474U
  • Files: HSL, USDOT
  • Created Date: Jul 31 1985 12:00AM