1938 LaSalle Production - GM Heritage Center

esistor to body movements that it is employed on all
Cadillacs. The heavy steel bar is linked between the
rear frame cross member and the rear spring clip.
Cross Link Rear Stabilizer
V-8 and Fleetwood
These links permit the stabilizer to counteract both
rolling and sidewise body-to-chassis movements.
Rear Springs and Shackles
Semi-elliptic rear springs are used on all series. The
spring leaves are separated by liners impregnated with a
wax anti-friction material and never require lubrication
nor will they ever squeak. Waxed rear spring liners are
exclusive to all Cadillacs and LaSalle. With liners spring
covers are detrimental since they act as dirt collectors,
hence they are not used on any of the new series.
Strong and resilient leaves are used for silent flexibility
and each is grooved lengthwise through the center
which increases spring strength in proportion to weight.
These grooves also serve to hold the waxed liners
permanently in place.
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