A shock absorber support device for supporting a shock absorber coupled to a rear suspension member (RSM), the shock absorber support device including an elongated body extending between a first end and a second end. A shock absorber hooking portion is coupled to the first end, where the shock absorber hooking portion is configured to releasably engage a cylinder of a shock absorber. An RSM frame hooking portion is coupled to the second end, where the RSM frame hooking portion is configured to releasably engage a portion of an RSM frame assembly. Engagement of both the shock absorber and the portion of an RSM frame assembly prevents the shock absorber from moving.

A shock absorber support device for supporting a shock absorber coupled to a rear suspension member (RSM), the shock absorber support device including an elongated body extending between a first end and a second end. A shock absorber hooking portion is coupled to the first end, where the shock absorber hooking portion is configured to releasably engage a cylinder of a shock absorber. An RSM frame hooking portion is coupled to the second end, where the RSM frame hooking portion is configured to releasably engage a portion of an RSM frame assembly. Engagement of both the shock absorber and the portion of an RSM frame assembly prevents the shock absorber from moving.

A scissor jack kit to elevate each vehicle quadrant for maintenance including one scissor jack for each wheel. Each scissor jack includes a parallelepiped bottom base, a lower support base atop thereof, and mirror image first and second arms, each having top and bottom ends hinged at a central elbow. Each of proximal and distal ends of the bottom and top ends, respectively, pivotably couples to the respective lower and upper support base. An aperture in the central elbow receives a rotatable leadscrew therethrough having a socket with a hole which receives a hook of a jack speed crank handle to rotate the leadscrew to adjust the scissor jack height. Mount holes in the upper support base provide for chassis mounting. A groove in an axle mount body on the upper support base supports the axle proximal the respective wheel and has a cushioned lining thereon.

Lift pads with alignment functionality that enable a lift operator to objectively, easily and accurately position one or more, e.g., four, lift pads to ensure precise contact with the desired lift points and features of an object. Alignment functionality includes light emitting devices for illuminating an opposing surface, light beam detectors for detecting alignment, and image capture devices with machine vision capability for identifying features on opposing surface, among others.

Lift pads with alignment functionality that enable a lift operator to objectively, easily and accurately position one or more, e.g., four, lift pads to ensure precise contact with the desired lift points and features of an object. Alignment functionality includes light emitting devices for illuminating an opposing surface, light beam detectors for detecting alignment, and image capture devices with machine vision capability for identifying features on opposing surface, among others.

A sensor protection apparatus includes a first sensor cover movable between a sensor covering position and a first cover waiting position; a second sensor cover movable between the sensor covering position and a second cover waiting position, wherein each of the first and second sensor covers is located at the sensor covering position for protecting the surface of the sensor from being contaminated by foreign matter; and an actuator configured to move the first and second sensor covers such that the first sensor cover and the second sensor cover are alternately located at the sensor covering positions thereof.

A vehicle leveler spacer and method of using the vehicle leveler spacer that may be selectively attached to a retracted leveler of a vehicle, such as a trailer or motor home. The spacer at least partially supports the vehicle upon extension of the leveler to the ground. The spacer includes at least one connector to selectively connect the spacer to the retracted leveler. The spacer may include one or more drain holes. The connector may be a magnet, strap, clamp, or another mechanical connector. The top surface of the spacer may include a rim along its perimeter configured to retain a pad of a leveler. The spacer may form a gap between the bottom surface and a supporting surface, e.g. the ground, when the spacer is connected to a retracted leveler. The connectors enable the spacer to be quickly attached or removed from a retracted leveler of a vehicle.

A parking system for a vehicle provides a self-contained vehicle lift with jacks on wheels and mounted on a vehicle frame, wherein the jacks are operable between a retracted position permitting the vehicle to move in a normal fashion, and an extended position effective to raise the entire vehicle off the ground to allow the wheels move the vehicle into the parking position.

Disclosed herein is an apparatus for changing a traction motor and a wheel assembly out of a locomotive. The apparatus is suitable for use in the field. The apparatus comprises: (i) a frame that is dimensioned to fit under the locomotive and within a railroad track; (ii) a wheel-assembly-support system that is configured to support the wheel assembly such that the wheel assembly is clear of the track; (iii) a traction-motor-positioning system that is operable to position the traction motor with respect to the locomotive; and (iv) a drive assembly that is configured to drive the fame, the wheel-assembly-support system, and the traction-motor-positioning system under the locomotive in a reversible manner. The wheel-assembly-support system, the traction-motor-positioning system, and/or the drive assembly is/are operable by way of a remote control. Methods of changing a traction motor and/or wheel assembly out of a locomotive on a track are also provided.

Disclosed herein is an apparatus for changing a traction motor and a wheel assembly out of a locomotive. The apparatus is suitable for use in the field. The apparatus comprises: (i) a frame that is dimensioned to fit under the locomotive and within a railroad track; (ii) a wheel-assembly-support system that is configured to support the wheel assembly such that the wheel assembly is clear of the track; (iii) a traction-motor-positioning system that is operable to position the traction motor with respect to the locomotive; and (iv) a drive assembly that is configured to drive the fame, the wheel-assembly-support system, and the traction-motor-positioning system under the locomotive in a reversible manner. The wheel-assembly-support system, the traction-motor-positioning system, and/or the drive assembly is/are operable by way of a remote control. Methods of changing a traction motor and/or wheel assembly out of a locomotive on a track are also provided.