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Subject:Re: What's the shortest/lowest stock rear spring besides from the Carat?
From:Ben T
Date:Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:56:46 -0700

Casey,

I didn't want to change the IRS suspension. With the engine gone, there is a nice open space between the wheels. I've seen one of these modified with a ramp to use the space to transport a scooter. Besides, retaining the suspension as-is is free compared to installing a solid axle with leaf springs. It's not like I'm really going to use the trailer for serious hauling.:-)

BenT

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On Sep 27, 2012, at 12:15 PM, Zeitgeist <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> You're keeping the original T3 independent rear suspension?  If I were to
> do something like this, I'd probably try to locate a cheap used trailer
> straight axle with leaf springs and weld that combo under there.
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