Custom springs

[Zerobricks]

I have been playing with the lego springs, taking the older cracked ones apart. Its easy to take them apart either by using something to squeeze the iner click thingyes or by tilting the head left and right untill it pops out.

These springs can now fit on axle on custom springs:

The spring made using 5,5 axle allows for over 2 studs of movement, but its not good for hanging weight on it.

You can combine soft and hard springs for a more sophisticated spring:

You guys think they are usefull?

Edited June 19, 2010 by Zblj

[DLuders]

Yes, absolutely it's useful! My son and I have been trying to make a big Lego Technic Monster Truck with full suspension movement, but we've been limited to the 9.5L Technic Shock Absorbers that just are not long enough. We're trying to make something like the famous Bigfoot truck popular in the USA.

[Sam42]

I've always had a lot of trouble trying to free these springs from their shock bodies.

The dual spring idea is good though as it'd give you a tuneable rising spring rate allowing more progressive and controlled suspension movement.

Edited June 19, 2010 by Sam42

[janssnet]

In case you're (still)  looking for additional ideas regarding these custom springs.

I found some additional springs on AliExpress that fit the LEGO standards perfectly. It enabled me to created a super-soft and a stiff absorption spring.

Hope it is still of interest (after 9 years ;)  )

 

[TeamThrifty]

anyone remember seeing early pics of 8860 with springs on axles rather than the shock unit?

found one.. 

Edited February 6, 2019 by TeamThrifty
wrong model

[Mechbuilds]

After seeing this thread, i rushed to take apart one of my springs.. But since i was lacking proper tools and fiddled around with a flat head screwdriver, i managed to break the locking pin on the black part.. That's enough custom spring action for me.. I'll just stick with regular springs.. 

[MajklSpajkl]

Since this popped out out of prehistoric, here is what I came up with (maybe it was done before, I don't know) for my current WIP, which will be finished godknowswhen:

I used only the black piece of the regullar schock absorber and stuck it into a pin connector. It has the same functionality as the regular one but with half the height.