Re: JPOR: Anti-wrap via SHOCKS.

[Brett Davis <bdavis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Anti-wrap shocks don't seem to work all that well for what we do.  Maybe
one that was really stiff would, but most times the wrappage happens
slowly, shocks are usually more resistant at high speeds.

Michael Ciaio wrote:
>
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> > The theory is sound, but I think in practice this shock would
> > affect ride quality and articulation by slowing down ALL
> > suspension movement by some amount...?
>
> I might just give it a try.  To my way of thinking, I don't want to limit
> the axle movement at all.  When you  have a solid bar on the bottom of the
> axle you take away the fore and aft movement of the axle.  With a shock at
> least you have the ability to have it different lengths.  I am just curious
> if it would stop the axle from wraping?  Anyone want to venture a guess?  I
> know we have some engineers on this list.
>
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