US 2003/0146590 A1 · Positive shim locking system for suspension adjustment device

Abstract

A device for adjusting the position of suspension control arm and, consequently, wheel caster is provided. The device includes a fastener that couples a suspension control arm between a pair of support members in a vehicle frame. Shim packs are supported on the fastener on either side of the control arm between the control arm and the frame support members. The shim packs include shims having open-ended slots for easy addition or removal. Each shim pack may further include a pair of ring shaped members disposed about the fastener, and coupled to the shims of its respective shim pack. The shims are held together using a coupling element such as a cotter pin, however, to prevent the shims from becoming dislodged. The position of the control arm may be adjusted by swapping shims between the first and second shim packs.

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Dependent claims

A device for adjusting the position of an element, comprising:

first and second ring shaped members disposed at one end of said element and configured to receive a fastener extending through said element;
a first shim disposed between said first and second members, said first shim including an open-ended slot configured to receive said fastener;
a second shim disposed between said first and second members;
and,
a coupling element extending through said first and second ring shaped members and said first and second shims.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Positive shim locking system for suspension adjustment device

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Positive shim locking system for suspension adjustment device

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Abstract

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