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TLCBJ40 · 07-26-06, 06:38 PM

No, I can't use the other springs. An anti-reversal shackle is no solution, it just prevents the invertion. The springs inverted because of the arch / bow of the spring in comparison to the weight it takes to open up en the length of the spring.

If a spring is the normal length (TIC springs are even 15 mm longer) but more arched then you can't solve this with shackles. either you make the spring extra long or you reduce the arch.

The old set was arched for much more weight than a standard cruiser (mine is a 4 cilinder diesel). They can work for the 6 cilinder petrol engines, for the front springs. in the back there is no weight, so the new set of springs is less arched.

I think Paul has improved the arch / length of the springs, so i hope you guys won't have any problems.

07-26-06, 06:38 PM	#132
TLCBJ40 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands Posts: 12	No, I can't use the other springs. An anti-reversal shackle is no solution, it just prevents the invertion. The springs inverted because of the arch / bow of the spring in comparison to the weight it takes to open up en the length of the spring. If a spring is the normal length (TIC springs are even 15 mm longer) but more arched then you can't solve this with shackles. either you make the spring extra long or you reduce the arch. The old set was arched for much more weight than a standard cruiser (mine is a 4 cilinder diesel). They can work for the 6 cilinder petrol engines, for the front springs. in the back there is no weight, so the new set of springs is less arched. I think Paul has improved the arch / length of the springs, so i hope you guys won't have any problems. __________________ [restoring a cruiser is like reviving a legend]