The Silver Streak E-mail ListArchive Files[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index] Re: [SilverStreak] Flipped axels sound decesion
I'v read all the comments regarding flipping axles with great interest, and i thank everyone for the excellent comments and explanations. I have a 1958 23 foot SS Clipper that i've entirely restored to modern conveniences. This included adding a rear 30 gallon gray and 9 gallon black water tank in the rear between frame members. These drop about three inches below the rear belly pans and therefor to decrease the possibility of drag, etc. i flipped the springs on my axles. This added height helped to add the clearance that i felt i needed. I've since traveled over four thousand miles (with all catch tanks empty) in every type weather and on every type road. I have not noticed any change in towing performance and have had to take at least one emergency maneuver at high speed across three lanes BUT i do have two axles, which provide me with a very stable towing platform. I would be interested in comments regarding the number of axles being flipped - single or double. Thank you, jim
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