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1.9 id springs
joolsmi16 - 4/2/09 at 02:33 PM

Hi all, Iam having some trouble finding 1.9 id * 7inch 800 - 900lb spring

Any ideas tried the normal but 650lb is the highest.

Thanks

Jools


Hammerhead - 4/2/09 at 02:35 PM

pinto eh?


nick205 - 4/2/09 at 02:37 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Hammerhead
pinto eh?


Sounds more like a twin Pinto engine set-up at those poundages


MikeCapon - 4/2/09 at 02:45 PM

These certainly exist. I have used them before on 125 Aprilias. What on earth are you using them on? I could give you the details for my old spring manufacturer who made these for me if you wish.

The other thing to watch out for with short high rate springs like these is that there is enough movement in the spring to avoid coil bind before the shock itself is closed.


joolsmi16 - 4/2/09 at 03:24 PM

Its a 3 wheeler with a single rear wheel at the rear got 600lb at the moment and it not enough.

If you have details of a spring manufacture that will be of help.

jools


joolsmi16 - 4/2/09 at 03:29 PM


joolsmi16 - 4/2/09 at 03:30 PM


pewe - 4/2/09 at 04:21 PM

These guys were recommended on here recently. Look for the post as there's a name to drop in the conversation.
www.dfaulknersprings.co.uk/

Cheers, Pewe


g.gilo - 4/2/09 at 04:31 PM

hi
cant help with springs sorry, but would love more pics and a description please.
big 3 wheel fan went to see bilands bio and owen greenwoods mini in years past.
regards graham g.gilo@yahoo.co.uk
p.s. looks brill keep it up


mr henderson - 4/2/09 at 06:33 PM

Is the current spring not stiff enough (too much up and down motion) or does it need to be a bit longer?

John


idl1975 - 6/2/09 at 02:19 PM

Can you not use a twin spring/twinshock setup?

Might actually be better than asking a damper to control that sort of spring rate, especially given that you aren't using a monoshock linkage anyway (edit: ... and therefore have the disadvantages of dealing with swingarm movement associated with traditional twinshock setups).

quote:
Originally posted by joolsmi16
Hi all, Iam having some trouble finding 1.9 id * 7inch 800 - 900lb spring

Any ideas tried the normal but 650lb is the highest.

Thanks

Jools


[Edited on 6/2/09 by idl1975]