A Cab Suspension for Transcontinental Operation

780409

02/01/1978

Event
1978 Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition
Authors Abstract
Content
This paper outlines the reasons for the design of a heavy duty truck having a sophisticated cab suspension system, to cater for the special conditions of transeuropean operation.
It describes the design and development of the Ford Transcontinental cab suspension, and the resulting ride performance.
The unique cab tilt system used in conjunction with the cab suspension is also described.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/780409
Pages
12
Citation
Selman, A., and Pixton, T., "A Cab Suspension for Transcontinental Operation," SAE Technical Paper 780409, 1978, https://doi.org/10.4271/780409.
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Publisher
Published
Feb 1, 1978
Product Code
780409
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English