Patent ID: 7398984

Claim:
In a vehicle suspension system adapted for supporting a frame of vehicle, and comprising an axle, at least one spring operatively connected to the axle and adapted for absorbing kinetic energy transferred to the frame when the vehicle is in motion, and at least one dampening device for dampening the kinetic energy absorbed by the spring, the improvement comprising an adjustable suspension member interconnecting first and second components of the vehicle and enabling movement of the first component relative to the second component when the vehicle is in motion, said suspension member comprising: an elongated swivel link assembly having first and second opposite ends, the first end being operatively connected to the first component of the vehicle and the second end being operatively connected to the second component of the vehicle; means for swiveling said link assembly about a longitudinal axis defined by said suspension member; and said link assembly having a swivel range greater than 45 degrees.