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MQ Leaf Springs

Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2004 8:10 pm
by MARKx4
Hi everyone this is my first post, I have a MQ patrol with 2inch spring lift, 3inch body lit and 33inch MTRS. I have a problem with my springs being to stiff. does anyone know of a softer more felexable spring i can use :? :cool: :?

Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2004 8:14 pm
by Big Red Toy
just pull some leaves out :roll: , and if you want to go 4 more flex undo the clips on the springs

Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2004 6:57 pm
by Screwy
Yep, Take to the clips with the grinder, and cut back the amount of leaves. Longer shackles may be handy as well to make up the clearance u lose, u WILL flex greater doing this

screwy

Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2004 4:20 pm
by MARKx4
Thanks for the ideas< i'll be doing that. :)

Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2004 5:33 pm
by MQ080
that's what I did (removal of leaves, cut keepers and extended shakles)and gained heaps more flex

Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2004 9:52 pm
by GOT MUD
:D when opening up or cutting the clip is it ok to do it to all off them or just some and its ok to heat them up and pull them up were they go over the leaf or get rid of all together :? :? :? thanx for any help :D

Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2004 5:47 pm
by MQ080
at first open or cut the top so that they aren't "clasping" still and start with the leading edge keepers