Patent ID: 7229086
Filing Date: 2007-06-12
Classification: B60G

Abstract:
1. A motor vehicle sway control assembly for suspension systems for reducing unwanted frame to rear axle/spring assembly side to side swaying during all driving conditions, said motor vehicle sway control assembly comprising: a. a rear axle/spring attachment bracket designed to attach to said rear axle/spring assembly on a first side of a vehicle configured to accept attachment of a rotating bearing type attachment device; b. a first frame attachment bracket designed to attach to a frame of said vehicle on an opposing side thereof from said rear axle/spring assembly, said first frame attachment bracket configured to accept attachment of a rotating bearing type attachment device; c. a sway control rod with a first rotating bearing type attachment device on a first end thereof and a second rotating bearing type attachment device on a second end thereof, and with a mounting plate connected to a mid section thereof, said mounting plate configured to accept attachment of a rotating bearing type attachment device, said sway control rod assembly comprising a telescoping section proximate said second end, said telescoping section with said second rotating bearing type attachment device attached to said first frame attachment bracket, said first rotating bearing type attachment device attached to said rear axle/spring attachment bracket; d. second frame attachment bracket designed to attach to said frame proximate rear axle/spring attachment bracket, and designed to accept attachment of a rotating bearing type attachment device; and e. a vertical control rod assembly having a third rotating bearing type attachment device on a first end thereof and a fourth rotating bearing type attachment device on a second end thereof, wherein said third rotating bearing type attachment device is attached to said second frame attachment bracket and said fourth rotating bearing type attachment device is attached to said mounting plate of said sway control rod assembly; wherein said sway control rod assembly reduces unwanted frame to rear axle/spring assembly side to side swaying.