Hello all,
I mocked up my SOA today under weight and was a little surprised at how flat my leafs were. Added up Approx. weight (2,500 Lbs) and centered it on a weight average to get a feel for true curb weight position. I added an extra leaf in the front packs to help with the extra weight from a larger powertrain. Both front and rear settled evenly which is encouraging. I have include a few pics. One of the front leaf eye position with weight on and without weight (Moved about 1.5"-2" I'm guessing) Another of the leaf under weight. And a third hand drawn, this is an exaggerated example but it shows how the leaf isn't "bowing" evening but flat across the center and then the remaining flex is all on the ends.
Just want to make sure this looks as it should to everyone.
Any advice appreciated.
Thanks
I mocked up my SOA today under weight and was a little surprised at how flat my leafs were. Added up Approx. weight (2,500 Lbs) and centered it on a weight average to get a feel for true curb weight position. I added an extra leaf in the front packs to help with the extra weight from a larger powertrain. Both front and rear settled evenly which is encouraging. I have include a few pics. One of the front leaf eye position with weight on and without weight (Moved about 1.5"-2" I'm guessing) Another of the leaf under weight. And a third hand drawn, this is an exaggerated example but it shows how the leaf isn't "bowing" evening but flat across the center and then the remaining flex is all on the ends.
Just want to make sure this looks as it should to everyone.
Any advice appreciated.
Thanks