Abstract: An articulating leaf spring suspension (ALSS) comprising a bushing assembly and a base component; a first bushing pillar having a first bushing; and a second bushing pillar having a second bushing distally opposed from the base component. The ALSS includes a cap secured to a top of the bushing pillars and extending along the bushing assembly, the cap comprising an arch middle portion between a gap between the first and second bushing pillars, the arch middle portion, the first and second bushing pillars, and the base component forming an opening. The ALSS includes a bracket assembly including a first bracket secured to an exterior surface of the bushings and a second bracket secured to an exterior surface of the bushings. The ALSS includes a leaf spring interface plate disposed below and parallel to the base component and secured to the brackets against a bottom surface of the base component.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for lowering the height of a wheeled vehicle for cargo height constraints during transportation. The rear leaf spring shackle on each side of the vehicle is connected to a sliding frame mount. In the transport configuration, fasteners are removed from the sliding frame mount, and the mount slides forward, rotating the rear leaf spring shackle from a near vertical to a near horizontal position, effectively lowering the height of the vehicle. To return the vehicle to the ride configuration, a screw jack member is attached to the sliding frame mount and a rear attachment point on the vehicle, pulling the sliding frame mount back, aligning attachment points of the mount with the frame member in the original position. The fasteners are reinstalled to lock the sliding frame mount into the ride configuration.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for lowering the height of a wheeled vehicle for cargo height constraints during transportation. The rear leaf spring shackle on each side of the vehicle is connected to a sliding frame mount. In the transport configuration, fasteners are removed from the sliding frame mount, and the mount slides forward, rotating the rear leaf spring shackle from a near vertical to a near horizontal position, effectively lowering the height of the vehicle. To return the vehicle to the ride configuration, a screw jack member is attached to the sliding frame mount and a rear attachment point on the vehicle, pulling the sliding frame mount back, aligning attachment points of the mount with the frame member in the original position. The fasteners are reinstalled to lock the sliding frame mount into the ride configuration.