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Abstract

A suspension includes a longitudinal pivot axle coupled to a vehicle frame. First and second A-arms are rotationally coupled to and extend outwardly from the pivot axle. Third and fourth arms are rotationally coupled to and outwardly extending from the vehicle frame at first and second mounting positions, respectively. The first and third arms are configured to be distally coupled to a first wheel. The second and fourth arms are configured to be distally coupled to a second wheel. In one particular embodiment, the suspension further includes a tie-rod steering assembly. The tie-rod steering assembly is rotationally coupled to the vehicle frame at a third mounting position, and distally coupled to the first wheel. In another particular embodiment, the suspension includes at least one lower spacer, the at least one lower spacer adapted to be positioned on the pivot axis and to provide caster adjustment of any of the first and second arms. In yet another particular embodiment, the suspension system includes at least one upper spacer, the at least one upper spacer adapted to be positioned between any of the third and fourth arms and the vehicle frame structure and to provide caster adjustment of any of the third and fourth arms.

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First Claim