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4x4 Related Groups => General Talk => Topic started by: Black Betty on April 18, 2015, 04:29:08 PM

Title: Leaf springs...
Post by: Black Betty on April 18, 2015, 04:29:08 PM

On and old xj I learned to grow a third arm and fanangle these things in on my own.

I'm thinking this would be best with two people.

Title: Re: Leaf springs...
Post by: Vinman on April 18, 2015, 05:45:28 PM

Leaf springs? They used them on the wagon trains of the 1800's didn't they?

Title: Re: Leaf springs...
Post by: vantagetes on April 18, 2015, 07:40:26 PM

(https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/11150510_10153133124445266_8751533899876847691_n.jpg?oh=03aca7d619e1bb6e955321069d1d0801&oe=55D8DF75)

13.4 lbs filled with oil. Don't even need to compress them into place, just let some of the charge out until it collapses to the correct length  ;D

Title: Re: Leaf springs...
Post by: hps4evr on April 18, 2015, 09:13:09 PM

You guys are missing out on the amazing performance leaf springs offer!

Title: Re: Leaf springs...
Post by: raf2379 on April 19, 2015, 07:22:12 AM

how do you like the performance of the ORI Struts?

Title: Re: Leaf springs...
Post by: hps4evr on April 19, 2015, 11:24:39 AM

Quote from: raf2379 on April 19, 2015, 07:22:12 AM

how do you like the performance of the ORI Struts?

Still in tuning phase. The adjustability is nice. Stop by the shop Raf if you want a closer look.

Title: Re: Leaf springs...
Post by: EEP on May 01, 2015, 04:42:12 PM

Quote from: hps4evr on April 19, 2015, 11:24:39 AM

Still in tuning phase. The adjustability is nice. Stop by the shop Raf if you want a closer look.

Leaf springs are self tuning LOL