Torsion axle v spring axle
Ok lets try this. How much does a spring axle go up and down?? How much does a torsion axle go up and down?? Does a spring have more travle or the torsion have more? Better ...
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Torsion axles are self-damping, so no shocks are needed. And rubber transmits less shock anyways vs metal springs.
What you lose out on vs leaf springs is equalizers. Leaf springs can "walk" over bumps, so they work better for rough terrain and when the trailer isn't towed perfectly level.
I like my leaf springs (with factory shocks) on my TT because of where I take it. Car haulers are usually better with torsion springs because they stay on pavement. If I built a single-axle raft trailer, it will have a rubber torsion spring. Aside from the lack of equalizing, they simply ride better.
What you lose out on vs leaf springs is equalizers. Leaf springs can "walk" over bumps, so they work better for rough terrain and when the trailer isn't towed perfectly level.
I like my leaf springs (with factory shocks) on my TT because of where I take it. Car haulers are usually better with torsion springs because they stay on pavement. If I built a single-axle raft trailer, it will have a rubber torsion spring. Aside from the lack of equalizing, they simply ride better.
