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Offline Tronnan

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camper shock absorbers
« 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?????
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Re: camper shock absorbers
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: camper shock absorbers
« Reply #2 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
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Re: camper shock absorbers
« Reply #3 on: February 20, 2011, 08:48:01 PM »
Guessing now but I would say availability of suitable short shocks.
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