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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Tronnan on February 20, 2011, 07:50:50 PM

Title: camper shock absorbers
Post by: Tronnan on February 20, 2011, 07:50:50 PM

can any one tell me why trailer manufacturer install their shock absorbers with such a laid back angle?????

Title: Re: camper shock absorbers
Post by: Burnsy on February 20, 2011, 08:33:54 PM

Because the top generally has to fit under the floor rather than above the floor in a hump or guard as happens in cars.

Title: Re: camper shock absorbers
Post by: Tronnan on February 20, 2011, 08:46:17 PM

what im trying to say is why don't they use a shorter shock as the shock laid back like that is purely cosmetic as its affect on the suspension is useless at that angle

Title: Re: camper shock absorbers
Post by: Burnsy on February 20, 2011, 08:48:01 PM

Guessing now but I would say availability of suitable short shocks.