Ductape wrote:
Dayle1 wrote:
Just my opinion, but the equalizer should balance the weight between axles. But, with the trailer nose high, the rear axle has limited remaining suspension travel and so the rear tires experience more abuse. That is the downside.
Not just your opinion, but a fact. ;-)
Posts to the contrary are incorrect.
Engineering wise -the equalizer in a leaf spring trailer suspension only function is to allow independent axle articulation as the axles move through suspension travel range.
Remember, that a typical leaf spring trailer suspension only has 2-3" travel from the neutral position(frame level)-compression or rebound wise.
Being nose high takes the trailer suspension out of the neutral position and compromises the suspensions ability to absorb roadway irregularities.
Being nose high is not really about the weight distribution, but about the compromise it imparts on the suspension system working properly.
