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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 28, 1981
Filed:
Oct. 22, 1979
Kenneth D Kloster, Maumee, OH (US);
Alvey, Inc., St. Louis, MO (US);
Abstract
This invention relates to a threaded pinch-bolt sleeve which is utilized in conjunction with an associated retaining nut to hold a replacement shock absorber within the cylindrical housing of a vehicular suspension system of the type commonly referred to as a MacPherson strut suspension system. The sleeve includes a generally cylindrical main body portion which is placed over the upper portion of the cylindrical housing. A pinch bolt attached to the outer side wall of the main body portion is tightened to secure the sleeve to the cylinder. The upper end of the sleeve is provided with either internal or external threads to receive a retaining nut to hold the replacement shock absorber in the associated cylindrical housing.