REDUCED WEIGHT AXLE COUPLING ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS

摘要

An axle coupling assembly and method for coupling a vehicle axle to an energy storing suspension component are disclosed. The assembly includes first and second U-shaped fastener assemblies, first and second flanges configured for connection to the vehicle axle, a mounting pad and a suspension component such as a leaf spring or a leading or trailing arm disposed between the first and second flanges and mounting pad.