Method to produce suspension module and frame that reduces need for final alignment

A method of assembling a frame and suspension module, comprising:

• determining locations of a first trailing arm support and a second trailing arm support on said frame for coupling a first trailing arm and a second trailing arm to the frame;
• defining first and second target positions on said frame of a first connection between said frame and a first upper control arm and a second connection between said frame and a second upper control arm, based on said locations;
• defining third and fourth target positions of a third connection and a fourth connection, each between a compound link and one of said first trailing arm and said second trailing arm, based on said locations and said target positions of first and second connections;
• connecting said first trailing arm and said second trailing arm to said frame at said locations;
• connecting said first upper control arm and said second upper control arm to said frame at said first and second target positions;
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• connecting said compound link to said first trailing arm and said second trailing arm at said third and fourth target positions.