Spring Plate Trimming

jwstevens · Post by **jwstevens** » Thu Jan 09, 2003 8:47 am

How much do I trim the spring plate for more travel? I am using type IV joints, a bus trans, and stock sized arms in a Baja.

Thank you for any information.

John

Bob Ingman · Post by **Bob Ingman** » Thu Jan 09, 2003 8:53 am

Hi . can`t say exactly how MUCH to trim but can pass along a pointer concerning it. DO NOT NOTCH the plate. This will set up a weakness. Use an arc(curved or semi-circle) contour. No weak spot from which to tbe stressed. Good luck. Bob Ingman

prerunner1499 · Post by **prerunner1499** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 9:33 am

I have heard of dudes giong with +/- 9/16". Like Bob said,,,do it in an arc or crescent shape for a smooth transition and torsion transfer, otherwise it WILL break at the notch.
Ot just spend the $ for an adjustable set of sway a ways.
Kevin

mrbaja · Post by **mrbaja** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 12:45 pm

I raidiused my inner spring plates 9/16"and it works fine. I don't know if I'd be comfortable doing this to a single spring plate set up but others have done it with success.
Aloha, Theo

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vicsvw · Post by **vicsvw** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 4:19 pm

If you are using the larger CV's both inner and outer, then yes you can increase the travel, BUT NO Do Not Notch your T1 spring plates. Vic. www.1800vw.com

mlrailguy · Post by **mlrailguy** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 8:06 pm

I am running double arm plates. Mine are notched at least 3/4". No problems in the 3 yrs I have been pounding them. Your real concern is your cv angle, don't max them out.