KKK-A-1822 E
3.6.5.10 SUSPENSION.
Vehicle shall be equipped with laterally matched sets (front and rear) of spring, torsion, or
air suspension system components. Components shall have a rated capacity in excess of
the load imposed on each member. For better riding quality, vehicle springs shall have
chassis manufacturer's lowest clamped deflection rating (smoothest riding suspension) for
the model offered. Suspension stabilizer bar(s) shall be furnished for front and rear, when
available from chassis manufacturer for the model chassis furnished. Only corrections
permitted by the chassis manufacturer to compensate for lean due to normal spring tolerance
variations are permitted. Correction of lean due to imbalance is not permitted. VEHICLE
SHALL BE BALANCED.
3.6.5.11 SPRING STOPS.
The chassis manufacturer's standard spring bumpers and axle stops shall be furnished. The
stops/bumpers shall prevent the wheel and axles from striking the engine, oil pan, fenders,
and body under all conditions of operation. Additionally, when a 4x4 conversion is furnished,
spring stops/bumpers shall be provided and, at a minimum, be of OEM quality.
3.6.5.12 SHOCK ABSORBERS.
Shock absorbers, double-acting type, heaviest duty available from chassis manufacturer for
model offered, shall be furnished on the front and rear axles. Class 2 (4x4) vehicles shall
additionally be furnished with quad front shocks when available from chassis manufacturer.
3.6.6
STEERING.
The OE chassis manufacturer's standard, power assisted steering shall be furnished.
3.6.7
WHEELS.
Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2-m), Types I and III vehicles shall be equipped with dual
rear wheels. Type II vehicles shall be equipped with single, front and rear wheels. Wheels
shall conform to the recommendations of the Tire and Rim Association, Inc., and shall be
identical in type, size, and load rating for all wheels on the vehicle, including the spare.
3.6.8
TIRES.
Tires shall be as furnished by the chassis manufacturer and shall be OEM tubeless, steel
belted radials. All tires furnished shall comply to FMVSS 120.
3.6.9
RESERVED.
3.6.10
SPARE TIRE AND STORAGE.
Unless otherwise specified by the purchaser (see 6.2-o), one inflated spare wheel/tire
assembly identical to those on the vehicle shall be furnished. The spare assembly shall be
stored in an accessible weather protected compartment or area. When available from the
chassis manufacturer, the spare tire shall be located under the rear of the vehicle. The spare
tire assembly shall be accessed by the chassis manufacturer's winch type carrier. An
equivalent winch carrier assembly may be retrofitted on other chassis. When locating spare
tire assembly under the vehicle, all other specification requirements (e.g. departure angle,
ground clearance, weight distribution) shall be in compliance. Access door shall be fitted
with suitable latch and lock when accessible from outside the vehicle. Loose or removable
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