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03-07-2011, 12:06 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sturgis
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|  leaf spring material
Looking for some ideas on what can be used for leaf spring material on a 1/6th build probably in the 10-12lb range
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03-07-2011, 12:34 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Delta B.C.
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springs from recoil starters work nicely..maybee a lawn mower size spring would do  youll have to heat up(unharden) the ends of the spring in order to make a loop at each end for mounting to the shackles Last edited by vonclod; 03-07-2011 at 12:41 AM. |
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03-07-2011, 02:44 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: United States of the Offended
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I used the tines from a leaf rake for leaf springs on my 1:6 Willys. |
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03-07-2011, 07:42 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sturgis
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good stuff thanks , might have to go to the dump and dismantle a mower and check that out. Are their any good writeups on leafs , I searched and nothing really got my attention , just alot of how to get more flex questions.
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03-07-2011, 07:49 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: renton
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A portable band saw blade works great too. They are great on a heavier rig.
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