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Replacing levers on Duke # 3's #6300683
08/13/18 12:13 PM
08/13/18 12:13 PM
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Allegany State Park in WNY
Archeryguy Offline OP
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Looking to replace the levers on my Duke #3 baseplated coilsprings. Looking for something stronger as the levers are all twisted. Can't use music wire springs due to the excessive bending.
What about Victor #3 levers? Are they stronger?

Re: Replacing levers on Duke # 3's [Re: Archeryguy] #6300690
08/13/18 12:22 PM
08/13/18 12:22 PM
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I don't think anyone makes bend proof levers. Easier fix would be to 4 coil the traps to eliminate the problem. JC Connors Taos springs will do the job without making the trap overpowered



Re: Replacing levers on Duke # 3's [Re: Archeryguy] #6300816
08/13/18 02:10 PM
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Good idea.

Re: Replacing levers on Duke # 3's [Re: Archeryguy] #6301423
08/14/18 05:54 AM
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good point on four coiling, it balances the force applied to the levers so that all the force isn't to one side of lever only causing the twisting of the lever.


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Re: Replacing levers on Duke # 3's [Re: Archeryguy] #6303249
08/16/18 10:18 AM
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The Dukes,I believe are copies of the Victors so Victor levers would likely work if you decide to go that route.Anytime I want to switch parts like that,I order one pair of maybe a couple likely candidates to see what works.Once I know it works,I get all I need.

I also agree,4 coiling should work well.Again,my preference would be to set up one and see how I liked it,before ordering parts for all.

Re: Replacing levers on Duke # 3's [Re: Archeryguy] #6303810
08/17/18 03:04 AM
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As per the recommendation of SNIPERBBB, I bought 2 dozen of the Taos spring sets. Boiled off the oil and have been installing them on the Dukes. Works great. Thanks SNIPPERBBB!

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