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Subject: Leaf Springs Q: Longer leaves are better but...
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<blockquote data-quote="Boxxerace" data-source="post: 940602" data-attributes="member: 16687"><p>Longer leaf springs giving you more articulation is a good thing in our little world. However, where is the point of diminishing return? How long is too long and such? </p><p></p><p>It seems Deaver (<a href="http://www.deaverspring.com/BajaBushing.htm" target="_blank">http://www.deaverspring.com/BajaBushing.htm</a>) and Alcan (<a href="http://www.alcanspring.com/orbit-eye.htm" target="_blank">http://www.alcanspring.com/orbit-eye.htm</a>) are good builders to consider if building leaf springs. In either case I am sure they are pretty flexible in building what you want, but that is the thing. If you are going to build suspension based on leaf springs what are the things to consider? </p><p></p><p>Without much question, it makes sense to consider the ball-pivot bushing (or orbit eye as Alcan calls them). Does this preclude you from using a military wrap spring? </p><p></p><p>What about basic principles. Ignoring factors like ideal axle placement, should there be parts of the spring that are longer, for example, the area between the front eye and the center pin? What about heights and shackle length's. Remember, ignore all real life factors. What's the cheeze? 80" springs with the center pin 2/3rds of the way back? </p><p></p><p>I know plenty of you have broken sets after sets of leafy's, so perhaps that should be included in this discussion. Longevity should be a factor in whatever design is ideal I imagine.</p><p></p><p>I might have answered one of my questions as this photo illustrates: </p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.alcanspring.com/orbiteyetwist2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Boxxerace, post: 940602, member: 16687"] Longer leaf springs giving you more articulation is a good thing in our little world. However, where is the point of diminishing return? How long is too long and such? It seems Deaver ([url]http://www.deaverspring.com/BajaBushing.htm[/url]) and Alcan ([url]http://www.alcanspring.com/orbit-eye.htm[/url]) are good builders to consider if building leaf springs. In either case I am sure they are pretty flexible in building what you want, but that is the thing. If you are going to build suspension based on leaf springs what are the things to consider? Without much question, it makes sense to consider the ball-pivot bushing (or orbit eye as Alcan calls them). Does this preclude you from using a military wrap spring? What about basic principles. Ignoring factors like ideal axle placement, should there be parts of the spring that are longer, for example, the area between the front eye and the center pin? What about heights and shackle length's. Remember, ignore all real life factors. What's the cheeze? 80" springs with the center pin 2/3rds of the way back? I know plenty of you have broken sets after sets of leafy's, so perhaps that should be included in this discussion. Longevity should be a factor in whatever design is ideal I imagine. I might have answered one of my questions as this photo illustrates: [IMG]http://www.alcanspring.com/orbiteyetwist2.jpg[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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