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BamZipPow · 07-20-2015, 09:17 PM

Noticed the single wheel was contacting the Coroplast floor upon returning from the Missouri/Kansas trip. This photo is with no load in Dark Aero.

Upon further investigation, I found that the extended length of the spring housing added extra leverage to add stress to the 3/8" thick steel support plate which subsequently bent from the constant pounding.

I will have to pull the wheel assembly off and have it straightened and git some supports welded underneath the plate to give it more strength. I could also pull the original rubber puck out and have the air spring bag moved closer to the spindle and swap the rubber puck to the front. This means I could also have the extension cut down some, too.

07-20-2015, 09:17 PM	#590 (permalink)
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