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Suspension gurus, please help:
Leaf sprung over trailer axle. Home built teardrop.
I have measured my potential max shock lengths at 23" at full droop and 12" at full compression which means a max travel of 11".
The Rancho 9000 shocks I considered buying come in various lengths which allow total travel of about 9". This means I will need some sort compromise: either the shock limits the full compression or restricts the full potential droop. The max amount of upward travel I can allow the tires is 5" to keep them out of the fender wells.
I will use bump stops amd limit straps but the questions is: should I sacrifice upward travel to allow max droop per side or should I limit droop to allow max upward travel of the tires.
You thoughts/comments are greatly appreciated.
Leaf sprung over trailer axle. Home built teardrop.
I have measured my potential max shock lengths at 23" at full droop and 12" at full compression which means a max travel of 11".
The Rancho 9000 shocks I considered buying come in various lengths which allow total travel of about 9". This means I will need some sort compromise: either the shock limits the full compression or restricts the full potential droop. The max amount of upward travel I can allow the tires is 5" to keep them out of the fender wells.
I will use bump stops amd limit straps but the questions is: should I sacrifice upward travel to allow max droop per side or should I limit droop to allow max upward travel of the tires.
You thoughts/comments are greatly appreciated.