DESCRIPTION
Independent front suspension consists of upper and lower control arms with steering knuckle mounted between ball joints. (Scheme 1) On Astro, Jimmy, Safari, Sonoma and "S" Series Blazer & Pickup, upper control arm is mounted on pivot shaft. On "C" Series Pickup, Sierra and Suburban, upper control arm is mounted directly to frame with pivot bolts. On all models, lower control arm is mounted directly to frame with pivot bolts.
Coil springs are mounted between lower control arm and a formed seat in suspension crossmember. Shock absorbers fit between lower control arm and frame. A stabilizer bar is mounted to frame side rails and connected to lower control arms.
