anyone use a pivot system on their rear axel, for their leaf springs. and have any info??

Bumpstops? <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

I think he's referring to something along the lines of Orbit-eyes but I forget who makes those.

I think he's talking about the setup BC Broncos has, looks like a hinge that goes between the axle and spring. Interesting idea, but they look a little scary to me. <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0">

[ 09-23-2001: Message edited by: Bad Karma ]

You talking about the spring perch hinges that broncosomething.com(???) makes & sells?

Originally posted by Bad Karma:
<STRONG>I think he's talking about the setup BC Broncos has, looks like a hinge that goes between the axle and spring. Interesting idea, but they look a little scary to me. <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0">

[ 09-23-2001: Message edited by: Bad Karma ]</STRONG>

yea this is it. i was just wondering if there was such a thing. my bud just made a system for toyota, and it looks safe and strong. crazy flex and a lock for on road use. he jusat wants to see what has been used. thanks,

Tin Bender Mike has made a couple of sets of these...he said they worked pretty good..

There was a guy in Montrose last weekend with those on his Bronco. He said they worked well on the ramp but just let the body flop around on the trail. He was taking them out as soon as he got home. <IMG SRC="smilies/puke.gif" border="0">

One person's experience, just thought I'd pass it on.

He means a pivot block. I have seen a set up close. Took the twist outa the spring but other that that didn't help that much. Easy to build.

Heres a pic of that bronco one. I like it. Give it a try and let us know. http://www.pirate4x4.com/ubb/uploads/pivot.jpg Steve

Anyone know where to get really small thick walled pipe? say smaller than 1/2 inch sch40? I will probably try this out on my buddies ride this weekend.Any one also know where to get really short ass u-bolts?

Originally posted by Just make it stop Skyetone:
<STRONG>Anyone know where to get really small thick walled pipe? say smaller than 1/2 inch sch40? </STRONG>
You could go to 1/4" OD, 1/8" thick pipe... <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">
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I will probably try this out on my buddies ride this weekend.Any one also know where to get really short ass u-bolts?</STRONG>

Long ones cut down? <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Originally posted by Pazuzu:
<STRONG>Long ones cut down? <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"></STRONG>

Smart ass...

If I were gonna run a setup like this I would be tempted to try a shackle setup like Zuk has on the back of his yota (look at the shackle reversal thread for a link) they locat e the shackle back and forth so it cant sway, I think it would make this setup much more stable.

Where is this thread at? Post a link orpirate a pic for us too see

http://www.bcbroncos.com/pivot1.gif http://www.bcbroncos.com/pivot2.gif

That's agreat pic Mark. Finally explains this whole thing to me. This setup may also help w/axlewrap as well if you welded the bottom plate to the original spring perch and/or axle. <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

Those things are like 95.00 a piece.

It's a toss-up of price versus Flex...

I think I'll be getting a set some day.