Land vehicles – Wheeled – Running gear
Patent
1997-11-03
2000-06-06
Dickson, Paul N.
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Running gear
280 93503, 280 93515, B62D 312
Patent
active
060708913
ABSTRACT:
A rack extension device for use with an existing rack and pinion steering system and a suspension lift system. The rack extension device includes a second rack disposed beneath the original rack and adapted to receive the tie rods of the rack and pinion steering system so that the tie rods maintain their original geometry when the original rack is elevated. The present invention also includes a method for adapting a rack and pinion steering system having an original rack and tie rods for use with a suspension lift system. The method includes the steps of providing a second rack adapted to receive the tie rods, and mounting the second rack below the original rack so that the tie rods maintain their original geometry when the original rack is elevated by the suspension lift system.
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Knautz Jeffrey P.
Parker Barry Alan
Tuckey Brandon J.
DFM Corporation
Dickson Paul N.
Dunn David R.
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