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Yosemite_Sam1
Explorer
May 06, 2020

Air shocks on tandem axle - settle this debate.

One says, you need only a set at the back. The other said, two sets, front and rear axle. Arguing just one would just cause or worsen porpoising. What sayeth thou the mechanical experts and the ...
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CharlesinGA
Explorer
May 07, 2020
KD4UPL wrote:
I wouldn't use air shocks for anything. Shock mounts are NOT made to support weight.
If I put shocks on a trailer I'd put them on both axles.


I hope this is what you intended to say. Shock mounts take a lot of stress, but are not designed to carry any real weight.

OP should consider a set of the equalizer replacements that have cushioning or dampening in them, Dexter E-Z Flex, Lippert Equa-Flex or Road Armor, or MORryde.

Charles

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