Re: Gooseneck Trailer Axle Positioning

Posted by Jerry/MT on July 21, 2007 at 09:18:16 from (206.183.116.129):

In Reply to: Gooseneck Trailer Axle Positioning posted by Matt Weltz on July 21, 2007 at 07:23:24:

You're finding out there's more to trailer design than meets the eye! Blocking the suspension to limit the travel, limits the ability for the springs to flex under load like they should. The result is that the load is riding on the axles, negating the springs. You might consider putting the block BETWEEN the axle and the springs. That way you'll lift the chasis and still have your springs be able to work.
To be safe, you really need to get a trailer that's designed for the way you are going to use it. I don't know how these dual extensions work but they are likely to give some problems with your bearings because the the wheel load is hung out further from the bearing causing a much larger moment about the bearings.

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• Re: Gooseneck Trailer Axle Positioning rrlund 10:08:00 07/21/07 (0)

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