JakefromCharlotte
ArboristSite Member
Did some research on the truck springs. Looks like their rate is 600 LBS per inch. To measure the drop, I hitched the splitter to the trailer ball and put the two springs under the beam where the axle will be. The springs compressed 1.75", so that puts the splitter 2100 LBS. I thought it was 1900 LBS, but I guess there might be some error in my math.
I was planning to cut coils out of the springs to get the right height, but I read that cutting the coils actually increases the spring rate.
So, a higher spring rate = rougher ride?
Since cost springs are mounted perpendicular to the axle and I plan to mount them parallel, will the axle act more like a lever since the pivot point is so close together? Will this increase the load on the spring? Tying to figure this out so I don't have to cut the springs.
I also got the rear truck shocks out of the deal, would it be worth integrating them into the setup?
I was planning to cut coils out of the springs to get the right height, but I read that cutting the coils actually increases the spring rate.
So, a higher spring rate = rougher ride?
Since cost springs are mounted perpendicular to the axle and I plan to mount them parallel, will the axle act more like a lever since the pivot point is so close together? Will this increase the load on the spring? Tying to figure this out so I don't have to cut the springs.
I also got the rear truck shocks out of the deal, would it be worth integrating them into the setup?