Shock absorber adapter and method

Details Shock absorber adapter and method Shock absorber adapter and method

1995-03-06

1995-12-26

Oberleitner, Robert J.

Brakes

Internal-resistance motion retarder

Including seal or guide

267221, 267 34, F16F 944

Patent

active

054779480

ABSTRACT:
A shock absorber adapter kit includes an elongated barrel having a cavity formed therein open at an upper end of the barrel. A conventional shock absorber is modified by removing the lower shock mount and then inserted in the barrel cavity with the shock absorber plunger projecting upwardly out of the barrel. A securement ring with an exterior thread is threaded onto the interior threads formed in the upper end of the barrel cavity to secure the shock absorber receiver tube within the barrel. The shock absorber plunger extends through a central opening in the ring so that the shock absorber upper shock mount may be connected to the vehicle frame. A coil spring is journaled on the barrel and upward against the upper spring seat on the vehicle frame, with a lower spring seat threaded onto exterior threads along the exterior surface of the barrel. A lower shock mount on the lower end of the barrel is connected to the vehicle axle assembly to form a shock absorbing suspension unit on the vehicle. Rotational movement of the lower spring seat permits length adjustment of the spring suspension unit, which increases or decreases the vehicle's ground clearance.

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patent: 3794309 (1974-02-01), Chrokey et al.
patent: 4366969 (1983-01-01), Benya et al.
patent: 4744444 (1988-05-01), Gillingham
patent: 5044614 (1991-09-01), Rau

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