Patent ID: 6779806
Filing Date: 2004-08-24
Classification: B60G

Abstract:
An adjustable torsion bar anchor arrangement in a motor vehicle having a torsion bar coupled at one end to a movable suspension member on each side of the vehicle, the adjustable torsion bar anchor arrangement comprising:a first and second torsion bar anchor mounted opposite each other on a line traverse to the vehicle centerline, each torsion bar anchor including: a bracket coupled a bracket coupled to the vehicle; a socket coupled to the bracket and in coaxial alignment with the torsion bar; an anchor member configured to couple to one end of the torsion bar, and to rotatably engage the socket, wherein the end of each the torsion bar is secured to the vehicle, a tension rod aligned traverse to the torsion bar and coupled to one end of the anchor member with a jam nut, wherein selective movement of the jam nut on the tension rod moves the respective anchor member causing the anchor member to rotate in the socket, wherein the associated torsion bar rotates moving the associated suspension member, and a tension tube configured to engage each tension rod, wherein the tension rods of each anchor are coupled together across from each other.