Patent ID: 6386565
Filing Date: 2002-05-14
Classification: B60G

Abstract:
A system for enhancing traction of a vehicle, comprising:(a) a first tube assembly defining a first stop flange; (b) a second tube assembly defining a second stop flange, said second tube assembly being disposed in part within said first tube assembly; (c) said first tube assembly and said second tube assembly being mounted with respect to a vehicle such that said first tube assembly and said second tube assembly are slidably movable with respect to each other; (d) a shock pad movably positioned on at least one of said first tube assembly and said second tube assembly and between said first stop flange and said second stop flange, said shock pad being fabricated at least in part from a urethane material; and (e) a nut mounted on one of said first or second tube assemblies adjacent said first or second stop flanges.