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Old 07-02-2009, 04:06 PM   #1
finalcutjoe
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Measuring forces at the hitch

Discussions around here on "over-hitching" and "heavy-duty" truck suspensions coupled with our baby-soft A/S suspensions, prompted me to do some experimentation with a 3-axis accelerometer.

Here is a screen-cap of the data. This was just a quick pass to verify equipment was functioning. I also wanted some real world data to work with on finding the best way to analyze.

The +/- 5g accelerometer was velcro'd to the 'A'-frame just rear of the ball coupler.

So, all I need now are some rigs and a test track...
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