Abstract: A torsion bushing includes a body portion defining a torsion rod-receiving bore, one or more helical flexion ribs defining at least a portion of the torsion rod-receiving bore, and a helical lubrication reservoir adjacent to the one or more helical flexion ribs. The torsion bushing may be included in a torsion busing assembly that further includes a bracket. The bracket may have a saddle to receive the torsion bushing, and one or more flanges for coupling the bracket to a frame. The torsion bushing may be included in a torsion rod assembly that further includes the bracket and a torsion rod.

Abstract: Systems, assemblies, and an adapter arm are disclosed for connecting a tow bar assembly to a vehicle baseplate. The adapter arm comprises a forked end including a first prong and a second prong defining a slotted opening for receiving a lug connector of the tow bar assembly. The adapter arm further comprises a locking portion configured to removably secure the adapter arm to the vehicle baseplate.

Abstract: A torsion bushing includes a body portion defining a torsion rod-receiving bore, one or more helical flexion ribs defining at least a portion of the torsion rod-receiving bore, and a helical lubrication reservoir adjacent to the one or more helical flexion ribs. The torsion bushing may be included in a torsion busing assembly that further includes a bracket. The bracket may have a saddle to receive the torsion bushing, and one or more flanges for coupling the bracket to a frame. The torsion bushing may be included in a torsion rod assembly that further includes the bracket and a torsion rod.

Abstract: A truck bed guard is provided that includes an undulating protective panel having a plurality of longitudinally aligned bends that forms at least one groove and at least one protrusion configured to increase impact resistance. A first flange extends transversely from the top of the panel to provide a first attachment feature, and a second flange extends vertically down beneath the panel to provide a second attachment feature. The guard may be attached to a bed wall of a truck via the first attachment feature and the second attachment feature. A gap between the undulating protective panel and the bed wall is configured to prevent damage to the bed wall. The truck bed guard provides impact resistance to protect the bed wall from objects transported in the truck bed.

Abstract: A protection device for a towed vehicle. The protection device includes a moveable support. The moveable support is adapted to be coupled with a towing vehicle member. A fixed support is adapted to be coupled with a towed vehicle member. A flexible material is coupled between the moveable support and the fixed supports. A biasing device is coupled with the moveable support. The biasing device allows the moveable support to move and maintains the flexible material in a taut condition.

Abstract: An auxiliary braking device for use in a towed vehicle has an actuator with a moving element that connects via a cable or the like to a brake pedal arm of the towed vehicle. A pulley or similar redirection device is located in the space behind the brake pedal arm with the cable being routed from the actuator to the brake pedal arm via the pulley ensuring that the line of pull on the brake pedal arm is in the direction of the brake pedal's normal movement. The actuator may be a pneumatic actuator that is controlled by pressurized air from an air compressor of a controller.

Abstract: An auxiliary fuel tank for use with a motorcycle. The auxiliary fuel tank can be mounted in a saddlebag. The fuel tank can include a container that defines a reservoir for holding fuel. The container can be shaped such that the container can fit inside the saddlebag. A mounting mechanism is coupled with the container. The mounting mechanism can be connected with the motorcycle in order to support the container and the saddlebag.

Abstract: A windshield for use with a motorcycle. The windshield includes a panel formed from a transparent material. The panel has front and rear sides, top and bottom sides and a pair of sides. A mounting mechanism attaches the panel to a motorcycle. A curved outer peripheral edge is attached to the panel and extends outwardly from the panel. The curved outer peripheral edge further has a portion that extends toward the front side. The curved outer peripheral edge directs airflow away from a motorcycle rider.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention comprises a splashguard for use in controlling tire splashes of a vehicle. The splashguard comprises a main plate that is attachable to a vehicle. The main plate has a top and bottom. An insert is attached to the bottom of the main plate. The insert is adapted to protect the plate from abrasion and wear. A hanger is mounted to the top of the first plate. The splashguard further comprises a method of creating a splashguard that comprises providing a hanger and molding a plate around a portion of the hanger. An insert is attached to the plate. The insert and the plate form a splashguard assembly that is attached to the vehicle through the hanger.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a splashguard for use in controlling tire splashes of a vehicle. The splashguard comprises a first plate being attachable to the vehicle. The splashguard further comprises a second plate attached to the first plate. When a surface being traveled on by the vehicle changes surface level, the second plate preferably pivots relative to the first plate to adjust height of the splashguard. The present invention further comprises a method of creating a splashguard. The method comprises providing a first plate, which is configured to be attached to a vehicle and to substantially block tire splashes. The first plate preferably defines at least one removable portion. The removable portion is preferably configured to accommodate at least one vehicle component protruding from the rear side of the vehicle, such as a muffler or a trailer hitch receiver.

Abstract: A tow dolly arranged for towing a vehicle behind another vehicle. The tow dolly has ramps for receiving wheels of the towed vehicle with the ramps being adjustably mounted such that vehicles of different wheel spacing between the front and/or rear wheels may be accommodated. The wheel assemblies are also adjustably mountable to accommodate either a narrow width vehicle or a wide width vehicle. Multiple bores are provided in the main frame to accommodate the two mounting positions of the wheel ramps to accommodate the mounting of the axle assemblies in the two positions.

Abstract: A carrier for supporting flexible couplings interconnected between a towing vehicle and a towed vehicle such as safety cables, safety chains and electrical cable. The carrier is mounted on the hitch of the towing vehicle with configured formations extending laterally from the hitch. The formations support and carry the flexible couplings at a distance from the union of the hitches of the towing and towed vehicle. The carrier prevents the flexible couplings from damage by preventing the flexible couplings from becoming entrapped between the hitch bottom and the ground and by maintaining the flexible couplings at a distance from the union of the hitches of the towing and towed vehicle.

Abstract: A hitch protector for a vehicle hitch for protecting the vehicle hitch from impacting and rubbing against the surface of a roadway. The hitch protector is end mountable on the receiving socket of the vehicle hitch and is retained by a retention pin. Blocks strategically located on the framework of the hitch protector prevent the hitch protector from pivoting about the retention pin and thus maintain the hitch protector in the installed position. A roller mounted on the framework of the hitch protector is positioned below the hitch upon installation and prevents the end of the hitch from coming into contact with the ground surface. Forces resulting from the roller contacting the ground surface are transmitted to the reinforced end of the receiving socket of the hitch.