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Originally Posted by M2M
Would not having rear shocks on a car mean more fatigue and a stress on the axles?
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Hard to say.
Use of shocks may actually INCREASE cyclic loading - best shock restraint is called "critical damping" - a skosh more damping (technical term) results in almost impact, while a skosh less damping can result in wheel hop.
Um - extending this thought, the best (least force on the axle) damping condition MAY be where wheel hop is imminent - and impact is minimized and extended.
Joe K