Front end assembly for vehicle chassis

摘要

A front sub-assembly for an automotive vehicle is disclosed. The front sub-assembly includes a pair of spaced apart, substantially hollow side assemblies. Each of the side assemblies includes an upper side member and a lower side member. The front ends of the side assemblies are joined together by a front cross member that includes a front cross member reinforcing bracket and an internal mass dampener. The rear ends of the side assemblies are joined by an upper cross member and a lower cross member. A plurality of brackets, including body mount brackets, a steering gear bracket, an exhaust mount bracket, and a roll restrictor bracket are also strategically provided. The brackets as well as other components are preferably formed from stamped steel.

主权项

1. A vehicle front sub-assembly comprising:
a pair of spaced apart side assemblies, each side assembly including an upper side member and a lower side member; a front cross member; a rear cross member comprising an upper cross member and a lower cross member, said upper cross member including a substantially u-shaped cut out area; and a substantially u-shaped roll restrictor bracket for substantial placement within said cut out area of said upper cross member.