VEHICLE CHASSIS FRAME PROVIDING DRIVE LINE OPTIMIZATION

摘要

A vehicle chassis frame includes a left chassis frame rail; a right chassis frame rail; a plurality of cross members, and a mini cross member. The cross members connect the left chassis frame rail to the left chassis frame rail. The first propeller shaft is operatively configured to connect a transmission to a joint. The first propeller shaft is supported by a center bearing bracket and support. The joint is operatively configured to connect a second propeller shaft to the first propeller shaft. The second propeller shaft drives the rear axle of the vehicle. A mini-cross member may be coupled the left and right chassis frame rails proximate the joint and supports the center bearing bracket and support for the first propeller shaft.