In a message dated 5/6/2006 6:39:56 PM Central Standard Time,
tr3driver@comcast.net writes:
> >Increased damping forces not with standing.
>
> I disagree, Dave. The force applied to the mount is a function of the speed
> of
> the trailing arm motion relative to the car, IOW how fast the shock is being
> compressed or extended, and of the amount of damping the shock provides.
> After
> all, with the suspension at rest, there is no force at all transmitted to
> the
> mount even though the weight (force) of the car is on the trailing arm.
>
> Remember, both the shock and the spring control the motion of the trailing
> arm
> relative to the car (except at the stops, of course).
>
Well, that is exactly what I meant. Perhaps if I had written
"notwithstanding?"
Since I was called away I ended my discourse a bit abruptly and meant there
should be no differences other than increased damping forces. Stiffer shocks
absorb more kinetic energy by exerting greater force to the suspension and
frame attach points.
Dave
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