Aftermarket coil-over shocks or how do I do my own?

Modeling Subjects Autos
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I have been looking for aftermarket coil-over shocks or parts to make them and haven’t run across any. Does anyone make them?

How about making my own? It looks relatively simple; just cut the top and bottom the the kit shock off and stick spring inbetween. Well, it is slighty more involved.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Stuart

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Hey Stuart, check this and see if it helps - ScaleWiki - Make Shock

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Great link there Jim. I might have to try that myself.

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Glad I could possibly help… [tup]

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Yeah, Scale Auto October 2004 had an article on scratchbuilt shocks. Pretty much the same info…[8D]

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Hey Stuart, you might want to check out racingminiatures.com They have some coil-overs that Perfect Parts market. Could be useful

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http://www.briansmodelcars.com/tutorials/tutorial.asp?TutorialID=26&CurPage=1

Same idea.

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Some of the cheap ballpoint pens have springs that are close to the size needed if tyou are doing 1:25 scale cars and trucks.