A suspension system component designed to connect an axle to a vehicle’s chassis using four links. This configuration incorporates triangulation within both the upper and lower link pairs. This geometric arrangement enhances stability and control by resisting lateral movement and axle wrap. Examples of vehicles utilizing variations of this system include off-road trucks, performance automobiles, and custom-built applications where precise axle control is required.
This type of suspension offers significant advantages in terms of articulation, load capacity, and reduced body roll. The triangulated design minimizes the need for a Panhard bar or track bar, simplifying the overall system and potentially reducing weight. Historically, variations of multi-link suspensions have been employed to improve ride quality and handling characteristics in a range of vehicles, evolving from simpler leaf spring designs to more sophisticated independent and dependent systems.
