Double link type suspension system

摘要

A double link type front suspension system for an automotive vehicle of the front engine front drive type or the four wheel drive type. The suspension system is comprised of upper and lower control arms adapted to connect a steering knuckle to a vehicle body. A shock absorber is disposed generally vertical so that its upper end section is connected to the vehicle body while its lower end section is relatively rotatably connected to the knuckle upper section is made around a straight line (steering axis) passing through a ball joint for connecting the knuckle lower section and the lower control arm, thereby making possible to set the steering axis regardless of the upper control arm.