Process of hydroforming tubular suspension and frame components for vehicles

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PATENT NO 5673929
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08731100

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A process of hydroforming tubular suspension and frame components of a vehicle which results in substantial weight reductions while maintaining strength and integrity of the assembly. The process forms a hydroformed tubular trailing arm having a curved configuration to comply with the design requirements of the suspension. The trailing arm has a spring seat base hydroformed therein, an extruded shock mount and bushing mount formed as integral components. A mounting plate is attached to the trailing arm for attaching the vehicle wheel.

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METALDYNE TUBULAR PRODUCTS INC7495 EAST M-36 HAMBURG MI 48139

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Alatalo, Clark Brighton, MI 3 122

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