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Show ADAPT REAR-SPRING SYSTEM Said to Act In Capacity of Shock Absorber Ab-sorber In Leseenlng Effects of Hard Jolts. A new rear-spring system for lightweight light-weight cars Is said to act in the capacity ca-pacity of a shock absorber or snubber in lessening the effects of a Jolt when one of the rear wheels drops into a depression or strikes an obstruction, as well as to serve the primary function func-tion of the usual spring which It replaces. re-places. It consists of two separate cantilever springs, the ends of each being attached to the rear axle and frame In such a way that they cross &UD1NO BLARING I,' fi i SHOCK SHOT I llustratlng Action of New Rear-Spring System When Left Wheel of Car Strikes an Obstruction, Shock Being Deflected to Right. at the center of the rear cross member mem-ber of the frame, which they sup- . port at that point by means of a sliding slid-ing bearing. Popular Mechanics Magazine. |