Abstract: A steering system including a rack and pinion, and two tie rods is provided. The rack has a rack axis, and each of the two tie rods has a tie rod axis. The rack is engaged by the pinion, such that rotation of the pinion drives the rack to move in a linear direction. Each of the two tie rods has its first end connected to the rack, such that the tie rod axis is offset from the rack axis. Further, each of the two tie rods has a second end, which is connected to the wheels of a vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle suspension system is disclosed, to which can be mounted a vehicle wheel and tire, with the tire having a tread surface defining a cylindrical plane. The suspension system includes a cross frame member having a relatively inboard portion and an outboard portion, the outboard portion includes an upper spring seat portion. A spindle knuckle includes a spindle to which a wheel can be coupled. The spindle is coupled to the spindle knuckle. A suspension strut is coupled between the spindle knuckle and the cross frame member. The suspension strut includes a strut housing having a lower end and an upper end, a piston axially moveable with respect to the strut housing, and a lower spring seat fixedly coupled to the strut housing. A coil spring is disposed concentrically around the strut housing. The coil spring includes an upper end received by the upper spring seat portion, and a lower end received by the lower spring seat.

Abstract: A torque box assembly for mounting between a vehicle frame side rail and a body side sill for supporting a rear suspension trailing link. The torque box assembly includes two interconnected box members and two mounting flanges, with the trailing link resiliently connected to one of the box members.