What is the value of a level rig?
Recently we have been talking to folks about adding Independent Suspension to our Cameo (among other things) and also talking to new dealers should we decide to trade. I have noticed a number of m...
Forum Discussion
Learjet wrote:
Doesn't the equalizer, if you have axles with springs, keep even weight on both axles...hence the name equalizer?
Assuming close to level.
Nope. Common misconception of the equalizer function. Equalizer is there to allow the axles to articulate individually while traveling. Suspension travel is limited any time the nose is high or low from the frame level position.
Easy to see the suspension limiting action when trailer is disconnected by raising/lowering front jacks while viewing what happens at the equalizer.
