An axle assembly is provided that includes an axle. The axle assembly may be
of
an inverted portal axle configuration. The axle includes a boss having a threaded
aperture. A suspension component, such as a suspension arm, may be secured to the
axle by a fastener received by the threaded aperture. A bracket may be arranged
in engagement with the boss between the suspension arm and the axle. The bracket
may be used to connect a torsion bar to the axle. The bracket includes an aperture
with the fastener disposed within the bracket aperture. The fastener, which is
common for the suspension arm and bracket, creates a clamping load on the bracket.
Moreover, the suspension arm and the torsion bar bracket share a common boss.