Suspension system having reduced stress axle connection

摘要

A vehicle suspension system (10) includes features which reduce stress in an axle connection. In a described embodiment, a vehicle suspension system (10) includes a sleeve (48) which is clamped on an axle (12). The sleeve (48) is retained in its clamped position and is welded to opposing side walls of an arm (14). A bottom plate of the arm (14) may also be welded to the sleeve (48).