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Shock Struts
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2022 6:41 pm
by jeffreyK
I have decided to build the Die spring shock struts with exposed springs that I have seen on quite a few Piets. I've seen all sorts of finished pictures and even some video of them in action but have not been able to find any plans. There are several discussions about them in the forum but no plans. I have also seen the enclosed struts as well which I know how to build but those external tubes add several pounds which I would like to avoid.
Does anyone have a file on the construction of the exposed spring shocks or know a link I can use to get this done? I would appreciate it.
JeffreyK
Re: Shock Struts
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2022 10:31 pm
by gcardinal
Re: Shock Struts
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2022 10:37 pm
by taildrags
Spend a little time on Westcoastpiet. For starters, look at Jim Boyer's pictures, and Kurt Shipman's. I realize that those are pictures of complete, assembled spring struts, but you'll learn a lot about how they go together from those pictures.
-Oscar
Re: Shock Struts
Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2022 5:33 pm
by jeffreyK
Yes I've been to W Coast Piet. I have seen many pictures and knew something inside had to be done to allow the tube movement. I appreciate the diagram. It answers all my questions so I can proceed.
Many thanks.
JeffreyK
Re: Shock Struts
Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2024 10:24 am
by dnboyd
jeffreyK wrote: Mon Feb 21, 2022 6:41 pm
I have decided to build the Die spring shock struts with exposed springs that I have seen on quite a few Piets. I've seen all sorts of finished pictures and even some video of them in action but have not been able to find any plans. There are several discussions about them in the forum but no plans. I have also seen the enclosed struts as well which I know how to build but those external tubes add several pounds which I would like to avoid.
Does anyone have a file on the construction of the exposed spring shocks or know a link I can use to get this done? I would appreciate it.
JeffreyK
I have a set of shock strut I took off my Piet. Let me know if you are interested in them.
Dave Boyd
217 202 3417
