Andre (wallyandre)
07-31-2009, 08:06 PM
With all the tread regarding problems with trailer tire, I wonder why there is no shocks on a trailer instead of putting that pressure to tires that act like shocks absorbers.
Why no shocks?
Why no shocks?
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eyecatcher01 07-31-2009, 09:00 PM im guessing that it would heighten the trailer to allow room. Phil T 08-14-2009, 06:08 PM My late father bought an old, used boat whose trailer had shock absorbers. I don't recall the brand, but I remember it was built in Arkansas. Andre (wallyandre) 08-14-2009, 08:36 PM Yes you can: http://www.monroeheavyduty.com/products/trailer_retrofit_kits.asp REW 08-19-2009, 10:10 PM Actually, it would be a good idea to prevent boat bouncing. Take care REW T Mac 08-23-2009, 05:55 PM I believe "Burr" said that his EZ-Loader has shocks. Here's a photo of it. Burr 08-23-2009, 11:53 PM Yep, the EZ Loader Custom tandem trailer has shocks. IMO, it's a nice ride improvement. Hot Runr Guy 08-24-2009, 04:37 AM Both my EZ Loader adjustable and my Featherlite utility have rubber torsion-spring axles under them, no more rusting springs for me. I'm not sure why more trailer manufacturers haven't gone in this direction? HRG yarcraft91 08-24-2009, 05:27 AM Both my EZ Loader adjustable and my Featherlite utility have rubber torsion-spring axles under them, no more rusting springs for me. I'm not sure why more trailer manufacturers haven't gone in this direction? HRG OK- maybe getting off-topic, but my crew went cargo trailer shopping this month and we were offered both leaf spring and rubber torsion spring trailers. Here's my question about the torsion spring units- if trailer tires are too old to be safe after 6 years, how long should one expect rubber torsion springs to last? The good thing about steel is even on my 43-year-old car, those rear steel leaf springs are still good, but then so are the front torsion bars (also steel). We went with a steel leaf spring trailer, no shocks, radial tires. This article may help answer your question. http://www.ucfamerica.com/Flexiride%20Technical%20Literature/TRAILER%20BREAKTHROUGH.pdf AllenW 08-24-2009, 08:34 AM I added a set of motor cycle shocks (springs included) to the trailer I had with my previous boat, did help steady the ride and still kept the trailer suspension absorbing most of the bumps and not the boat. I think overloaded or worn suspensions can benefit from a bit of help. I'm thinking it may be possible to over shock a trailer and the boat would end up absorbing more road bumps and such than it should. Al | |