Steering & Suspension: Suspension Systems: Rear suspension types & components
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Rigid non-drive suspension

Summary
This type of suspension is known as a 'Dead Axle'. It does not transmit any drive. The panhard rods function is to assist in stabilizing the vehicle from lateral movements.
Rigid non-drive suspension

The lower trailing arm assists in maintaining the longitudinal position of the housing.

A ‘U’ shaped axle beam has a torsion bar mounted inside it.

This type of suspension is known as a “Dead Axle”. It does not transmit any drive.

The panhard rods function is to assist in stabilizing the vehicle from lateral movements.

The struts have an upper mounting point in the suspension tower.

This is a non-steerable strut, and as such, does not require an upper bearing.