delrin leafs

[Rummie]

I was wondering what delrin leafs were like vs rc4wd leafs? I'm undecided on what to get. I was going to get the red springs, but came across these delrin leafs. Are they maybe too soft?
Thanks

[Die-Laughing]

I dont have experience with either but, I heard the red leafs were ultra soft / too soft. I would imagine the delrin leafs to be pretty soft as well.

Curious, What truck are you working on?

[Rummie]

Ok. Yeah guess I should of added what i'm working on. Ive got a trail stomper, not doing crazy crawling with it but wouldn't mind the extra flex.

[mac29]

Lots of axle wrap with the delrin leafs. I was running the rc4wd brusieruptor and couldnt get them to work like metal leafs.

[Rummie]

Was curious about durability also. If they hold up as good add metal leafs.

[greggreg2011]

im currently working on a leafed project now and i did some research here and there and ive concluded the red rc4wd leafs would be a better bet((as if thety are too soft for you you can use a helper))

also heard thoes delrin wear out,get beat up easy and are not as soft

my rigs also t finder chassid but i was reasearching for my needs((hardcore off roar rocks sand mud water,,binding)) if your going just trailing im sure the delrin will last

[benoj]

it all depends how hard you are on it, they can be fine but will break easier than your stock leafs; i personally run stock leafs with usually the chino mod and let them break in and they are much softer after a while. the reds were nice for a little while till they break from being so soft

[Rummie]

Alright, thanks for the info Greg. I think i'm going to stick to getting the red leafs.

[Rummie]

Originally Posted by benoj

it all depends how hard you are on it, they can be fine but will break easier than your stock leafs; i personally run stock leafs with usually the chino mod and let them break in and they are much softer after a while. the reds were nice for a little while till they break from being so soft

What's the Chino mod?

[benoj]

heres a link should be post 39
scale tricks thread

[Rummie]

Wow. Thanks benoj. I believe I may have to try that first before buying red leafs. Save some money for other items.

[666]

Every Delrin leaf spring I have tried ended up breaking.

[Rummie]

^ Yeaa so it seems they do, depending on use..i'm thinking more for light trail hoping.

[Rummie]

(rather than starting a new thread) I was wondering if anyone has made homemade leaf springs, and out of what?

[chino63]

Originally Posted by Rummie

(rather than starting a new thread) I was wondering if anyone has made homemade leaf springs, and out of what?

RPP Hobby has these if they fit your application.

Chino63 Millitary Wrap Leaf Springs (2)

[ctrwannabe]

I tried running metal leafs and ended up not liking them personaly. I started running Tcs delrin leafs untill they broke and then started cutting my own out of 1/4" sheet delrin. Here's a link to my old Toyota build that they were on. I ended up liking the delrin alot more than metal because if I broke a link I could make another in 10 or 15 minutes and I could make them any length or shape.
ctrwannabe's Toyota build.
I also made some delrin leafs for my unfinished 6x build, the rears pivot more than they flex but I made them that way for a reason. Link.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/2-2-s...rmy-truck.html


So for me personaly I will most likely only use delrin on any future builds because it's easy to make them, cheep ( if you already have the delrin) and I can cut them any length to fit or thickness to adjust flex.

[Rummie]

Originally Posted by chino63

RPP Hobby has these if they fit your application.

Chino63 Millitary Wrap Leaf Springs (2)

Nice thanks Chino, I may have to get a set!

[Rummie]

And ctr very nice build. I'm still questionable on the delrin, but your explanation and pointers on easeof making your own when you want is kind of nice and creative.