Section 126 in The Orissa Motor Vehicles Rules, 1993
126. Springs.
(1)Chassis springs shall be properly hung and shall be of sufficient strength and flexibility to meet all likely contingencies.(2)The rear springs shall be attached to or bear upon the back axle casing as near as possible to the road wheels and the distance between the springs from outside to outside shall not be less than 50 per cent of the overall width of the vehicle.(3)The front springs shall be as wide apart as possible and the difference between the springs shall not be less than 37 per cent of the overall width of the vehicle :Provided that if the width of the rear springs is 53 per cent or more of the overall width of the vehicle, the minimum distance between the front springs may be less than 37 per cent of the overall width of the vehicle by 2.54 centimetres.(4)There shall be no cross-springs.
