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  1. 2nd May 2006, 11:16 AM #1
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    Trailer suspension

    Hi can anyone answer what the benifits of independent over solid axle or vice versa and can you have independent leaf suspension?.
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    i have independant leaf suspension on my trailer

    http://www.vehiclecomponents.biz/pdf/CIS/C...ruisemaster.pdf

    for an overview..

    takes a hiding to nothing and believe me i have given it a hiding.....

    wouldnt go back to coils or solid axle....
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    You can make out a theoretical case in support of independent suspension for a trailer, but in reality the detail design and construction of the suspension is far more important than whether it is beam axle or independent or whether it is coil or leaf springs or rubber or torsion bar or (have I left anything out?).

    Also, you have to think about what is most important - cost, durability, ease of repair, ride, and so on. These determine whether one type of suspension or one feature is a benefit or the reverse.
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  4. 3rd May 2006, 08:40 AM #4
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    Thanks i like the look of that cruisemaster stuff.
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