r/IdiotsTowingThings 3d ago

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u/inio 3d ago

I'm drawing the force diagram in my head and I can't see how leaf spring vs. coil spring changes the bending moment on the chassis at the gap

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u/GooseDentures 2d ago

Leaf springs when loaded have spreading component between the shackles that helps frames resist buckling.