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Sourcing replacement cables and repair options for spring arm equipment
20 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Worn cable sleeves with fraying on spring arms can be repaired by replacing the cables.
- Spring arm cables are available from specialized suppliers who maintain inventory for quick repairs.
- Custom-built spring arms using aircraft-grade aluminum instead of cast materials offer improved durability and weight distribution.
- Custom spring arms can be built to handle weight ranges of 35 to 75 pounds.
Depends on
- The specific supplier mentioned may have limited local availability depending on geography.
- Pricing and lead times for custom builds are not definitively stated.
- The comparison between cast and aircraft-grade aluminum materials is asserted but not quantified.