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mr__ed
Jun 16, 2013Explorer
It does not compute in my brain how a kingpin brace can have any effect. It appears that many who use them say they help but how is that possible? I'm not saying they're wrong, I'd just like to know the science behind it.
My line of thinking: The stabilizer (brace) is located under the kingpin. The landing jacks already stabilize the front of the 5er. That being so, plus the deployment of the rear stabilizer scissor jacks should prevent any front-to-back movement. As far as side-to-side movement goes, how can a brace under the kingpin prevent that? An inquiring mind want to know.....
My line of thinking: The stabilizer (brace) is located under the kingpin. The landing jacks already stabilize the front of the 5er. That being so, plus the deployment of the rear stabilizer scissor jacks should prevent any front-to-back movement. As far as side-to-side movement goes, how can a brace under the kingpin prevent that? An inquiring mind want to know.....
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