Underside of leaf-spring suspension, shackle and axle U-bolts wi…

Underside view of a leaf-sprung front or rear suspension showing the boxed frame rail, spring hanger and shackle, U-bolt plate with a bolt-on tow or shock tab, and the steering or track-bar linkage running to the axle. Everything wears heavy surface rust and dried mud over a gravel driveway.

AI caption March 2007 · Photo 130 of 287