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A system and method is disclosed for converting stock MacPherson strut suspension systems for a host automobile to a double A-arm type of suspension system using only stock or pre-existing mounting locations and only ordinary hand tools. The system and method uses a lower A-arm that mounts in the st

A system and method is disclosed for converting stock MacPherson strut suspension systems for a host automobile to a double A-arm type of suspension system using only stock or pre-existing mounting locations and only ordinary hand tools. The system and method uses a lower A-arm that mounts in the stock mounting locations of the frame that held the stock lower control arm of the original MacPherson strut suspension system. A upper A-arm conversion bracket mounts to stock fastener locations on the main frame, and is configured to securely hold the replacement upper A-arm. A replacement spindle is mounted between the upper and lower A-arms, and holds the stock hub and brake assemblies. The original steering arm is coupled to the replacement spindle, and the original sway bar is coupled to the replacement lower A-arm. A coil-over shock is mounted to the lower control arm and the conversion bracket. The kit bolts in place on the host vehicle without any modification to the original frame or body work.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [8.] A conversion bracket that allows a replacement A-arm assembly to be installed on a host vehicle in place of a stock MacPherson strut assembly, the A-arm assembly including two arms that are coupled together at their outboard ends and extend apart from each other in an inb

[ What is claimed is:] [8.] A conversion bracket that allows a replacement A-arm assembly to be installed on a host vehicle in place of a stock MacPherson strut assembly, the A-arm assembly including two arms that are coupled together at their outboard ends and extend apart from each other in an inboard direction, the conversion bracket comprising:(a) an interface plate including at least two fastener apertures that are located to attach the interface plate to the host vehicle using stock fastener locations on the vehicle;(b) a support surface including two extended camber/castor channels;(c) two side support plates that extend between the interface plate and the support plate; and(d) an adjustable A-arm retention system that holds inboard ends of the A-arms in the camber/castor channels.