harder rate springs for the rear vekta.5

[peterj59]

Does someone offer rear vekta.5 stiffer springs? all i see are the oem springs

 

[crucialRC]

I haven't seen any. Oh @Haric ?

 

[Seandonato73]

That may be a stretch for him lol. Making springs is a bit different then machining parts.

 

[crucialRC]

That may be a stretch for him lol. Making springs is a bit different then machining parts.

I know but??‍ He's the forum fabricator?

 

[1Coopgt]

Wonder if you could make any of these work . https://www.mcmaster.com/springs/color-coded-die-springs-6/

 

[DougStar]

how do irc springs compare?

 

[crucialRC]

how do irc springs compare?

No where close? Springs are 43mm diameter

 

[DougStar]

them shocks must be packing one serious shaft ??
???????

 

[Haric]

I know but??‍ He's the forum fabricator?

Sorry folks. No can do on the springs??
These are the only springs I make??

I would look at the McMaster springs tho.??‍

 

[Seandonato73]

Oi, I got a sleeve I need done up...... better be cheap and good with that needle though. And good with shading and color. And how are you at making Rose's and clock gears?

 

[Haric]

I got a few that I recommend. You close by Georgia?

 

[Seandonato73]

Nope... Pa. ?.

 

[Haric]

@peterj59 I found this at my local hardware store?
What’s the diameter of the springs?

 

[cbaker65]

@peterj59 I found this at my local hardware store?
What’s the diameter of the springs?View attachment 63680View attachment 63681

Lol...you would be surprised what a local hardware store will have with stuff like that ,especially the older ones like T-value
an Floyds ,even a Napa auto!...

 

[Haric]

This one is called McFadden-dale hardware located in Southern California ?

 

[DougStar]

Aren't they 42mm diameter ?

 

[Haric]

Not sure. I’ll have to check when I get home from work

 

[DougStar]

No where close? Springs are 43mm diameter
View attachment 63278

I was close ? according to Lance 43mm??