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A scroll-elliptic rear axle rear spring. It is used on Packard Light Cars. The C-shaped upper part is connected to the lower part by shackles. The end result is to use fixed distance rods and to keep the chains taunt.

Rear Axle

A scroll-elliptic rear axle rear spring. It is used on Packard Light Cars. The C-shaped upper part is…

"Showing addition of full-floating rear axle." -Bodmer, 1917

Building an Automobile, Step 16: Rear Axle

"Showing addition of full-floating rear axle." -Bodmer, 1917

"Completed engine and transmission is next fastened to the frame and connected to the rear axle by the drive shaft." -Bodmer, 1917

Building an Automobile, Step 17: Engine and Transmission Attached to the Frame

"Completed engine and transmission is next fastened to the frame and connected to the rear axle by the…