Abstract: Disclosed herein is an adjustable suspension mount system that includes a subframe for attachment to a suspension device of a vehicle. The system further includes a first and second mount link for attaching the subframe to a frame of a vehicle. A positioning device for attaching to the frame of the vehicle and the subframe is also included. The adjustable suspension mount system may also attach to a second suspension device of the vehicle as well as other further suspension devices. Further disclosed is a vehicle having the adjustable suspension mount system, a kit for providing the adjustable suspension mount system, and methods of using the adjustable suspension mount system for raising and lowering a vehicle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an adjustable suspension mount system that includes a subframe for attachment to a suspension device of a vehicle. The system further includes a first and second mount link for attaching the subframe to a frame of a vehicle. A positioning device for attaching to the frame of the vehicle and the subframe is also included. The adjustable suspension mount system may also attach to a second suspension device of the vehicle as well as other further suspension devices. Further disclosed is a vehicle having the adjustable suspension mount system, a kit for providing the adjustable suspension mount system, and methods of using the adjustable suspension mount system for raising and lowering a vehicle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a steering linkage system that includes a steering tie bar extending between a first and second spindle of the vehicle and a joint attached to the frame of the vehicle. The system further includes a first steering link attached to and extending between a first steering location that is on or connected directly to the joint and a second steering location that is on or connected directly to the steering tie bar. The system includes a second steering link attached to and extending between a third steering location on or connected directly to a middle of the first steering link located between the first and second steering locations, and a fourth steering location on or connected directly to a pitman arm of the vehicle. Further disclosed is a vehicle having the steering linkage system, and a kit for providing the steering linkage system to a vehicle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an adjustable suspension mount system that includes a first mount link pivotally attached to a mount feature and extending to a device used to support a load on a first wheel, the first mount link pivotally attached to the device. The mount feature is attached to or integrated into the frame of the vehicle. The system further includes a second mount link pivotally attached to at least one of the mount feature and a second mount feature, the second mount link extending to the first mount link, the second mount link pivotally attached to the first mount link. Further disclosed is a vehicle including the system, and a kit including the components to provide the system for a vehicle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an adjustable suspension mount system that includes a first mount link pivotally attached to a mount feature and extending to a device used to support a load on a first wheel, the first mount link pivotally attached to the device. The mount feature is attached to or integrated into the frame of the vehicle. The system further includes a second mount link pivotally attached to at least one of the mount feature and a second mount feature, the second mount link extending to the first mount link, the second mount link pivotally attached to the first mount link. Further disclosed is a vehicle including the system, and a kit including the components to provide the system for a vehicle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an adjustable suspension mount system that includes a first mount link pivotally attached to a mount feature and extending to a device used to support a load on a first wheel, the first mount link pivotally attached to the device. The mount feature is attached to or integrated into the frame of the vehicle. The system further includes a second mount link pivotally attached to at least one of the mount feature and a second mount feature, the second mount link extending to the first mount link, the second mount link pivotally attached to the first mount link. Further disclosed is a vehicle including the system, and a kit including the components to provide the system for a vehicle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a panhard linkage system that includes a straight axle extending between a first wheel and a second wheel of a vehicle, the straight axle including a length that is adaptable for sliding movement of an attached sliding joint. The system includes a first panhard link pivotally attached to and extending between a first panhard location that is on or connected directly to a frame of the vehicle and a second panhard location that is on or connected directly to the straight axle by way of the sliding joint. The system further includes a second panhard link pivotally attached to and extending between a third panhard location that is on or connected directly to a middle of the first panhard link located between the first and second panhard locations and a fourth panhard location that is on or connected directly to the straight axle. Further disclosed is a vehicle including the panhard linkage system, and a kit for providing the panhard linkage system to the vehicle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a steering linkage system that includes a steering tie bar extending between a first spindle and a second spindle of the vehicle. The system includes a joint that is adaptable for movement in a direction that the steering tie bar extends. The system further includes a first steering link attached to and extending between a first steering location that is on or connected directly to a pitman arm of the vehicle and a second steering location that is on or connected directly to the steering tie bar by way of the joint such that the joint is movable in the direction that the steering tie bar extends. The system includes a second steering link attached to and extending between a third steering location that is on or connected directly to a middle of the first steering link that is located between the first and second steering locations, and a fourth steering location that is on or connected directly to the steering tie bar.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a panhard linkage system that includes a straight axle extending between a first wheel and a second wheel of a vehicle, the straight axle including a length that is adaptable for sliding movement of an attached sliding joint. The system includes a first panhard link pivotally attached to and extending between a first panhard location that is on or connected directly to a frame of the vehicle and a second panhard location that is on or connected directly to the straight axle by way of the sliding joint. The system further includes a second panhard link pivotally attached to and extending between a third panhard location that is on or connected directly to a middle of the first panhard link located between the first and second panhard locations and a fourth panhard location that is on or connected directly to the straight axle. Further disclosed is a vehicle including the panhard linkage system, and a kit for providing the panhard linkage system to the vehicle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a steering linkage system that includes a steering tie bar extending between a first spindle and a second spindle of the vehicle. The system includes a joint that is adaptable for movement in a direction that the steering tie bar extends. The system further includes a first steering link attached to and extending between a first steering location that is on or connected directly to a pitman arm of the vehicle and a second steering location that is on or connected directly to the steering tie bar by way of the joint such that the joint is movable in the direction that the steering tie bar extends. The system includes a second steering link attached to and extending between a third steering location that is on or connected directly to a middle of the first steering link that is located between the first and second steering locations, and a fourth steering location that is on or connected directly to the steering tie bar.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an adjustable suspension mount system that includes a first mount link pivotally attached to a mount feature and extending to a device used to support a load on a first wheel, the first mount link pivotally attached to the device. The mount feature is attached to or integrated into the frame of the vehicle. The system further includes a second mount link pivotally attached to at least one of the mount feature and a second mount feature, the second mount link extending to the first mount link, the second mount link pivotally attached to the first mount link. Further disclosed is a vehicle including the system, and a kit including the components to provide the system for a vehicle.

Abstract: A Savonius three bladed vertical axis wind turbine rotor has operational characteristics superior to those of conventional three bladed rotors. The blades have high curvature and a high skew factor, for example a curvature of greater than 7:1 (e.g. 2:1-5:1), and a skew factor of greater than 0.6 (e.g. 0.78-0.9). The rotor also includes at least one vertical shaft, the blades operatively connected to the shaft. The rotor typically has an aspect ratio of at least 2:1. The rotor typically has a maximum power coefficient (Cp) of at least twice that of an otherwise identical rotor with a skew factor of 0.5 or less. The rotor can drive a generator with a drive which automatically increases the effective gear ratio as the rotational speed of the rotor increases; or the rotor can be connected to a propeller of a multihull wind powered boat.