I use option 1. I have full control what values are used. I can calculate them because I am bellows besigner. I have tried option 2 once. Line was in skew position. End result was a bit strange but correct I assume.
If you have no idea of the spring rates, gimbal ring and bracket masses etc maybe it would be better to use the builder.
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Jouko
jouko@jat.co.za