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    SHOCKS on Torsion axles suspension

    Anyone seen this on a torsion axle boat trailer. add shocks. Torsion axle is just a suspension system. Ive worked on campers doing this.

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    Yes, WHY ?? The Torsion Axle is basically an axle and a shock all in one, AND the stiffness is adjustable.
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    Quote Originally Posted by wmitch2 View Post
    Yes, WHY ?? The Torsion Axle is basically an axle and a shock all in one, AND the stiffness is adjustable.
    Just curious, how is the stiffness adjustable. Thank you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FTC View Post
    Just curious, how is the stiffness adjustable. Thank you.
    By where you position the arm on the spline.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FTC View Post
    Just curious, how is the stiffness adjustable. Thank you.
    The stiffness is not adjustable.... The ride height is.

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