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The Eldorado frame is specially designed to fit the
structural requirements of its front wheel drive. The
frame is a fully boxed design completely encircling
the passenger compartment. Crossmembers give the
frame additional rigidity. A subframe integral with
the body is used at the rear. This subframe, com-
The front suspension on the front wheel drive
Eldorado dictates the choice of torsion bars rather
than coil springs. This suspension method contrib-
utes to the excellent handling ease and road
con-
trol Eldorado drivers experience and appreciate. The
front of the torsion bars fit into connectors on the
lower control arms. The rear portion of the torsion
bars are anchored in a removable crossmember that
is isolated from the frame by soft cushions of
durable rubber.
bined with front wheel drive, permits taking maxi-
mum advantage of space at the rear of the car for the
trunk. Soft, durable rubber body mounts contain
20%
more rubber for a substantial increase in struc-
tural isolation. These cushions of rubber also
con-
tribute to the Eldorado's silent ride.
The rear suspension on the Eldorado is provided by
tapered,
single leaf springs, a drop-center, beam-
type rear axle and four exclusive Cadillac shock ab-
sorbers. Two shock absorbers are mounted horizon-
tally and two angled vertically. Thus, the combina-
tion of single leaf springs, precisely positioned
shock absorbers and the load leveling characteristics
of automatic level control provide positive ride
con-
trol and stability under a variety of load and road
conditions.
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ispension
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