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  1. 21st October 2009, 02:25 AM #1
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    Default Truss Rods _ Strap verses Rod

    Hey all, im currently working on a few strap styled truss rod necks and wondering if anyone else has had a go at them.
    Im using 2mm x 13mm steel and high tensile allen key bolts.
    They seem to work just as good as the standard trussrods, possibly a little better, concidering they disperse the flex across a slightly wider surface and the route is only 5mm deep.
    Aparrently Rickenbacker done some, but im not sure what model/s or how they faired over the years.
    Anyway, heres a few pics. I hope they give you all some ideas.





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    well you alreay know what i reckon

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    Dont see why they wouldnt work. The only thing Id be wary of is the two straps rattling together....less chance of this happening with the two way LMI rods I use.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kiwigeo View Post
    Dont see why they wouldnt work. The only thing Id be wary of is the two straps rattling together....less chance of this happening with the two way LMI rods I use.
    Good point Kiwi, but from what i can tell the "hold" tension actually keeps them pretty much firm. I done a few years ago and never had any worries with them, so im hoping this lot will be as user friendly.
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