From: Glen Bedel (GBedel@designforum.com)
Date: Fri Apr 11 2003 - 11:36:05 PDT
I would think the bouncing would only occur when the cargo bed was empty at
higher speeds. The weight of the cargo will act as the shock absorber.
Shocks if I remember correctly help keep the frame from rising to fast..no?
-----Original Message-----
From: Steve & Jeanne Keith [mailto:cckw@attbi.com]
Sent: Friday, April 11, 2003 2:33 PM
To: mil-veh@mil-veh.org
Subject: [MV] Deuce rear suspension: no shocks: why?
Why are there no shcok absorbers on the rears of a deuce? Not having them
makes the back end very succeptable to tire balance and diameter. All the
deuces I have driven, CCKWs to M35A2 seem to get a bit 'busy' as you
approach their top speed.
As a point of reference, my 1941 Fruehauf Searchlight Trailer has 2 single
wheels on each side mounted on a balance beam whose pivot is attached to the
leaf spring similar in function to a deuce. It has 4 hefty shock absorbers.
Steve AKA Dr Deuce
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