Yet another 52's overload question- wear over time

[lochenjons]

Who has been running their 52"s with no overload for awhile? I've taken mine on severalk trail runs and definately not putting the overload back in, but how much does this wear on the leaves by letting them "overflex"? Anyone had any problems? I know I should do what everyone else says and put in an extra a shorter leaf into the spring pack but I'm not sure if Ill do that for awhile. And bumpstops, I'm doing that for sure but I'm just wondering whats happened to those who have run 52 with no overload for quite some time.

 

[rcamacho]

I can not speak from personal experience, however stock springs will tend to de-arch if flexed past neutral regularly. If your bump stops are set to prevent over flexing than it will be a non-issue. Else, plan on replacing springs periodically.

 

[mrk5]

If you're not going to run overloads, then definitely setup your bump stops to prevent the springs from going too far into negative arch.

 

[lochenjons]

If you're not going to run overloads, then definitely setup your bump stops to prevent the springs from going too far into negative arch.

Yeah im going to just ahvent got around to it yet. It flexes pretty good as it is right now, the 14.5" shocks limit it tho (it has bottomed them out too and I'm pretty sure it fully extends them on the trail).

 

[FlatBlackBurb]

classic pics. the burb is going to outwheel that thing when im done with it. help me put my d60 in tomorrow dude

 

[B_to_C]

I dub this photo "The Barf-Wagon". Both of those guys look like they're about to hurl

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

I dub this photo "The Barf-Wagon". Both of those guys look like they're about to hurl

I don't think anyone will question that

 

[lochenjons]

I dub this photo "The Barf-Wagon". Both of those guys look like they're about to hurl

Hahahaha I know