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A system for varying an eyelet-to-eyelet distance of a vehicle. The system includes top and bottom mounting components defining the eyelet-to-eyelet distance, the top mounting component being operatively connected to a frame of the vehicle, and the bottom mounting component being operatively connect

A system for varying an eyelet-to-eyelet distance of a vehicle. The system includes top and bottom mounting components defining the eyelet-to-eyelet distance, the top mounting component being operatively connected to a frame of the vehicle, and the bottom mounting component being operatively connected to a supporting component of the vehicle. The system also includes a telescopic component disposed about a housing of at least one of the top and bottom components, the telescopic component being displaceable with respect to said housing in response to a given input of a driver of the vehicle, for varying a distance between the top and mounting components, and thus varying the eyelet-to-eyelet distance of the vehicle. Also described is a vehicle including such a system, and a method of operating associated thereto.

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1. A system for varying an eyelet-to-eyelet distance of a vehicle, the system comprising: top and bottom mounting components defining the eyelet-to-eyelet distance, the top mounting component being operatively connected to a frame of the vehicle, and the bottom mounting component being operatively c

1. A system for varying an eyelet-to-eyelet distance of a vehicle, the system comprising: top and bottom mounting components defining the eyelet-to-eyelet distance, the top mounting component being operatively connected to a frame of the vehicle, and the bottom mounting component being operatively connected to a supporting component of the vehicle; anda telescopic component disposed about a housing of at least one of the top and bottom components, the telescopic component being displaceable with respect to said housing in response to a given input of a driver of the vehicle, for varying a distance between the top and mounting components, and thus varying the eyelet-to-eyelet distance of the vehicle;wherein the system is operable between compressed and extended states, and wherein the system is configured so that a fluid gap is defined between the telescopic component and an inner opposing surface of the housing when the system is operated in a compressed state. 2. A system according to claim 1, wherein the housing is part of the bottom mounting component. 3. A system according to claim 1, wherein the telescopic component includes a telescopic eyelet displaceable with respect to the housing. 4. A system according to claim 1, wherein the telescopic component is displaceable by a fluid provided from a closed fluid circuit, wherein the housing defines a cavity for receiving a primary reservoir of fluid, wherein the housing includes a port fluidly connected to the cavity for receiving the primary reservoir of fluid, wherein the port is removably connectable to a hose along which fluid is displaceable, and wherein the port is removably connectable to the hose by a hose fitting. 5. A system according to claim 4, wherein the hose is removably connectable to a piston chamber into which fluid is allowed to exit and enter, so as to vary an amount of fluid entering and exiting the housing, thereby allowing an adjustment of a displacement of the telescopic component with respect to the housing, and in turn allowing a corresponding adjustment of the eyelet-to-eyelet distance of the vehicle. 6. A system according to claim 5, wherein the piston chamber includes a mobile main piston defining first and second subsections of the piston chamber, the mobile main piston being displaceable along the piston chamber for pushing against fluid in the first subsection of the piston chamber, out of said piston chamber, and into the housing of the telescopic component, via a corresponding conduit. 7. A system according to claim 6, wherein the piston chamber includes a port fluidly connected to the first subsection for receiving fluid from the corresponding conduit, wherein the port is removably connectable to a hose along which fluid is displaceable, wherein the port is removably connectable to the hose by means of a hose fitting, and wherein the port is provided about a reservoir cap of the piston chamber. 8. A system according to claim 7, wherein the second subsection of the piston chamber is filled with a complementary fluid, and wherein the complementary fluid is selected from the group consisting of air and nitrogen. 9. A system according to claim 6, wherein the mobile main piston of the piston chamber is displaceable via a corresponding connecting rod, wherein the connecting rod has a first extremity removably connectable to a rear portion of the mobile main piston of the piston chamber and a second extremity removably connectable to an outer component displaceable in response to the given input of the driver of the vehicle. 10. A system according to claim 9, wherein the second extremity of the connecting rod is displaceable in response to a steering direction of the vehicle, and wherein the second extremity of the connecting rod is operatively connectable to a steering stem of the vehicle. 11. A system according to claim 10, wherein the second extremity of the connecting rod is operatively connectable to a steering clamp removably mountable about the steering stem, wherein the second extremity of the connecting rod is operatively connectable to the steering clamp by a joint, wherein the joint includes a first component mountable onto the steering clamp and a second component removably connectable to the second extremity of the connecting rod, wherein the first component of the joint is mountable onto a corresponding lever arm of the steering clamp, and wherein positioning of the second extremity of the connecting rod with respect to the joint is adjustable. 12. A system according to claim 11, wherein the second component of the joint is threadedly engageable into the second extremity of the connecting rod, and wherein delimitation of the positioning of the second extremity of the connecting rod with respect to the joint is securable by a nut. 13. A system according to claim 9, wherein the connecting rod is configured for passing through a seal head of the piston chamber, wherein the seal head is provided with a corresponding bushing for receiving the connecting rod, and wherein the bushing is configured for ensuring a substantially straight axial displacement of the connecting rod along the piston chamber. 14. A system according to claim 1, wherein the telescopic component includes an inner recess provided with a tapered passage. 15. A kit with components for assembling a system according to claim 1. 16. A vehicle with a suspension assembly provided with at least one system according to claim 1, said at least one system being operatively provided about a front or a rear supporting component of the vehicle.