1960 truck line introduces independent front wheel suspension with ball joints and torsion rod springing on all but two models; 2-link coil spring rear suspension on 1/2- and 3/4-ton models; use of torsion rod front springing of independent front suspension; improvements made in rear leaf spring system of 1-and 1 1/2-ton models, new hydraulic clutch control system is standard on all but forward control models; range of 12 transmissions available.


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    Title :

    Chevrolet trucks have torsion bar springing


    Additional title:

    Automotive Industries


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1959


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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