Suspension conversions
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CHASSIS DEVELOPMENTS o Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire has introduced rear axle ai suspension conversions for bott Bedford and Ford coach chassis.
The conversion consists of thE well-proven Neway trailing lin) suspension with large diametel rolling lobe air bags located be hind the axle centre. Levellinc ('elves maintain an almost con. stant ride height regardless ol passenger loading. They alsc resist roll at corners and reverse cambers.
Structural changes to the chassis frame are minimal. A new "portal" crossmember fabricated from a pair of back to back channels is used to stiffen the frame at the main trailing arm position. A second channel section cross member above the air bags .provides frame anchorage for the top axle location link.
The Chassis Developments conversion costs around £1,800.