Re: [MV] Deuce rear suspension: no shocks: why?

From: Bjorn Brandstedt (super_deuce@hotmail.com)
Date: Fri Apr 11 2003 - 16:36:30 PDT


I'd like to see larger shocks in the front.../Bjorn

>From: Recovry4x4@aol.com
>To: <mil-veh@mil-veh.org> (Military Vehicles Mailing List)
>Subject: Re: [MV] Deuce rear suspension: no shocks: why?
>Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 15:11:18 EDT
>
>The reality of all this is as follows. Shock absorbers don't absorb shock.
>That's the job of the spring. The shock actually dampens and reduces the
>rate of travel of the spring as it absorbs shock. Shocks would no doubt
>help
>but in my experience with my truck, they aren't needed. Might be helpful
>controlling wheel hop on soft surfaces. Who's going to be the first one
>with
>shocks on the back of their deuce?
>Kenny
>
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