What is the purpose of this gadget ?

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What is the purpose of this gadget ?

Post by Ruxstel24 » Thu Sep 02, 2021 11:34 am

I know what the springs are for, but what is this piece in the middle of the axle for ?
Looks like a pretty good axle, but it’s is bent a little in the middle.

Also what are these smaller springs for ?
TIA !
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Re: What is the purpose of this gadget ?

Post by kevinf » Thu Sep 02, 2021 11:43 am

My guess would be for the attachment of a snubbed. Hassler and I believe Gaberial made snubber that mounted on the front.spring clamp. K

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Re: What is the purpose of this gadget ?

Post by Rich Eagle » Thu Sep 02, 2021 12:58 pm

When did I do that?

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Re: What is the purpose of this gadget ?

Post by Ruxstel24 » Thu Sep 02, 2021 1:16 pm

Looks like you nailed it Rich. ;)

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