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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carringb wrote:
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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.
To add to that, the equalizers keep the tire loading about the same. When a torsion axle steps over a bump, one tire may take the entire weight with the other carrying nothing. On my tandem torsion axle snowmobile trailer, I have often seen daylight under one of the tires. Those that worry about tire loads should consider using much higher rated tires on a multiple torsion axle trailer, but there goes any ride advantage.
