RV7 To Go
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Just for my curiosity...I have read about people not liking the stock Vans TW steering chains etc. Other than the less than ideal appearance, can someone please enlighten me as to what the issue(s) is (are) with this setup?
I have 450hrs on my 4 and 670hrs on my 7, both with the stock Vans setup. I have not had to replace any parts in that time nor had any issues with the clips, chains or springs. I do use eyebolts on both ends where the clips attach the springs and chains to avoid wear on the arms. I am building an 8 and trying to understand why I should further deviate from the stock setup.
For the OP regarding the clips...I just push a slot screwdriver into the split to open the clip enough to attach the chain or spring and eyebolt. They always spring back if not overdone. A bit of a pain but no big deal. I put the split end in the eyebolt on both ends. Never had an issue...touch wood
I have 450hrs on my 4 and 670hrs on my 7, both with the stock Vans setup. I have not had to replace any parts in that time nor had any issues with the clips, chains or springs. I do use eyebolts on both ends where the clips attach the springs and chains to avoid wear on the arms. I am building an 8 and trying to understand why I should further deviate from the stock setup.
For the OP regarding the clips...I just push a slot screwdriver into the split to open the clip enough to attach the chain or spring and eyebolt. They always spring back if not overdone. A bit of a pain but no big deal. I put the split end in the eyebolt on both ends. Never had an issue...touch wood