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Beefed springs #6171302
02/26/18 07:04 PM
02/26/18 07:04 PM
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Just picked up some Victor 3 dls. Not pleased with the strength of the springs. Just put new springs on some Sleepy Creeks @ $12.00 a trap. Anyone have any experience with beefier springs. A lot cheaper but if they aren’t as good as new springs I will just suck it up and put new springs on them. Thanks

Re: Beefed springs [Re: gkempf] #6171625
02/26/18 11:31 PM
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Have you considered those helper springs that go inside the existing springs? You will find them in any number of catalogs that should be sitting on your desk. I am pretty sure keith has them at Sterling Fur for 1 place


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Re: Beefed springs [Re: gkempf] #6171844
02/27/18 09:36 AM
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Yeh the helpers do a good job

Re: Beefed springs [Re: gkempf] #6171855
02/27/18 09:52 AM
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The JC Connor trap modification video has the best mod I've seen for beefing up .he takes #2 springs and fits them inside #3 springs

Re: Beefed springs [Re: gkempf] #6171954
02/27/18 11:20 AM
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have you tried putting a 3/4 pipe in the springs and hitting it with a rubber mallet? That is the method I like cheap. And the helper springs wont be pinching your hands while setting. FYI go slow and easy spring steel can crack if forced to quickly! A two pieced spring only leaves one option! Which ultimately is the best way.


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Re: Beefed springs [Re: gkempf] #6172289
02/27/18 05:31 PM
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The helpers need to be wired on or attached somehow in bigger traps. They are super strong. The pipe trick works ok for a while. I’d try it out. You can find good used traps cheaper than buying new springs.


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Re: Beefed springs [Re: gkempf] #6172340
02/27/18 06:18 PM
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I pop rivet them

Re: Beefed springs [Re: gkempf] #6172462
02/27/18 07:59 PM
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Thanks guys.

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