I have been cruising around a few different sites doing some research for my sas and ran across people using leaf sliders, i did some searching and couldnt really find out how they actually worked although i have a idea on how and are there advantages of running them at different angles?
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CHOP SHOP
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Just use a shackle.
Nifty sounding idea, but usually a sloppy, noisy, complicated idea.
Why reinvent the wheel? Even if you can? If it has no benifit, why do it?
Nifty sounding idea, but usually a sloppy, noisy, complicated idea.
Why reinvent the wheel? Even if you can? If it has no benifit, why do it?
mark
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Just researching them on Pirate. I have an application in mind for a set for my next [re]build, and I see the advantage if you need to keep things low, but I do agree with Choppy, if a Shackle will work for your application, the KISS philosophy kicks in.
I use them. They work great. No noise. No hang ups No issues. u just have to put a strip of teflon in them so the spring rides on the teflon not the bolt. I dont even use bolts I use a pin. and it does have a benefit at least for my short wheelbase my springs don't ever unload.
Titanrocker
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it doesnt. They work awsome. They flex the same as a shackle. but without the add height.
Well if you have a good length shackle with right angle you are definitely going to be getting more articulation. You are the biggest difference is you are moving on a linear axis instead of a radius. I like mine because I wheel a flat fender I have such a short wheelbase its nice having the extra stability.
