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YOUR JUMPING STILTS => Problems and solutions => Topic started by: rickbicker26 on April 22, 2008, 04:48:30 PM

Title: wobbly bock
Post by: rickbicker26 on April 22, 2008, 04:48:30 PM
(http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd290/rickbicker28/ABCD0002.jpg)


thats the part that has come loose and wobbles quit a bit. also looking from top it goes off to the left side quiet a bit compared to other one
Title: Re: wobbly bock
Post by: Spud on April 22, 2008, 05:00:27 PM
Have you given all of the bolts a once over, not just them ones?
Title: Re: wobbly bock
Post by: rickbicker26 on April 22, 2008, 05:10:47 PM
yep all bolts been tightened
Title: Re: wobbly bock
Post by: Spud on April 22, 2008, 05:12:11 PM
hmm thats odd...only other thing would be if any spacers have broken. What do you think is up with them?
Title: Re: wobbly bock
Post by: rickbicker26 on April 22, 2008, 05:23:14 PM
dunno thats why i posted on here. had them 2 yrs n this is first thing thats gone wrong..lol

its just that bearing nothing else
Title: Re: wobbly bock
Post by: Spud on April 22, 2008, 05:32:18 PM
Bearings wear out tho dont they..maybe you shoudl order a replacement to see if that helps. Its really hard to tell what up with a pair of bocks thru  a picture.. Cant see or feel the movement. just gonna have to hope somebody else has had that problem. I would guess you just need a new bearing..thats what fixed other peoples wobbly bits (not meaning to be rude LOL)

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Title: Re: wobbly bock
Post by: rickbicker26 on April 22, 2008, 05:34:41 PM
jason will most likley know whats wrong
Title: Re: wobbly bock
Post by: webmaster on April 22, 2008, 05:43:02 PM
Could be that the bushing has worn, you wont be able to see it properly unless you take it apart to check.

This is a pic Athoul posted ages ago, shows what they look like worn out
Title: Re: wobbly bock
Post by: rickbicker26 on April 22, 2008, 05:44:34 PM
how much do they cost naz
Title: Re: wobbly bock
Post by: webmaster on April 22, 2008, 05:50:42 PM
They not very expensive, I'll find out for you, only thing is we don't do the brass ones anymore, they are now plastic. I know Jason can make custom ones but they can be expensive but would be worth it so may be an idea to drop him a pm if yours are worn out.
Title: Re: wobbly bock
Post by: Dark Knight on April 22, 2008, 05:55:02 PM
Have you ever taken it apart !? Have you put all the bits back ( ie washers ? )  :Dark_Knight:
Title: Re: wobbly bock
Post by: webmaster on April 22, 2008, 05:56:00 PM
Found Jasons thread of how he made his custom ones: http://www.projumpforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=826.0
Title: Re: wobbly bock
Post by: rickbicker26 on April 22, 2008, 06:04:24 PM
nope dk never taken them apart once in the 2 yrs i had them. only taken them apart 5 minutes ago and naz is right they worn somethnig chronic...lol not bad for 2 years worth...lol
Title: Re: wobbly bock
Post by: Spud on April 22, 2008, 06:16:44 PM
Could you replace the brass ones with plastic ones..I have my old pair and I want to fix them up a bit.
Title: Re: wobbly bock
Post by: Jelly on April 22, 2008, 06:43:26 PM
Wouldnt the plastic ones break more easily than the brass ones!? Wonder if you can get them in titanium, prolly cost an arm and a leg. jelly x
Title: Re: wobbly bock
Post by: rickbicker26 on April 22, 2008, 06:46:09 PM
lol or pure gold ones...lol
Title: Re: wobbly bock
Post by: Red_romper on April 22, 2008, 07:02:18 PM
lol they'd look good but gold is a really soft metal, probably bend out of shape in no time :(
Title: Re: wobbly bock
Post by: Spud on April 22, 2008, 07:10:59 PM
Wouldnt the plastic ones break more easily than the brass ones!? Wonder if you can get them in titanium, prolly cost an arm and a leg. jelly x

They dont break, they wear out. I dont know the answer but I think the plastic ones hold out as good as the brass did..they do scratch tho where they turn
Title: Re: wobbly bock
Post by: webmaster on April 22, 2008, 07:19:52 PM
They dont break, they wear out. I dont know the answer but I think the plastic ones hold out as good as the brass did..they do scratch tho where they turn
With the scratching, Gillybert's epoxy bonding may help and prolong the life span of the plastic bushings. http://www.projumpforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=1271.0

Plastic ones do tend to last too, but maybe not two years if you are using them daily, but it is a part that you have to maintain, regular checks ftw.
Title: Re: wobbly bock
Post by: Spud on April 22, 2008, 07:49:50 PM
Could bushings and things like that be sold on website considering that they are the part that will need replacing most often?
Title: Re: wobbly bock
Post by: webmaster on April 22, 2008, 07:55:33 PM
yep we should, my fault really, it needs to be put on, I'll do it this week  :thumbs:
Title: Re: wobbly bock
Post by: Spud on April 22, 2008, 08:26:58 PM
yep we should, my fault really, it needs to be put on, I'll do it this week  :thumbs:

Nice one  :thumbs: Thanks. You are a really valuable connection in terms of communiction between us and projump. You listen..Its great  :thumbs:
Title: Re: wobbly bock
Post by: rickbicker26 on April 22, 2008, 08:52:13 PM
me n spud will keep reminding u then naz :biggrin:

just wondering is there everything u need to bild bocks from scratch on the spare parts page
Title: Re: wobbly bock
Post by: Spud on April 22, 2008, 09:00:44 PM
I think there would be a few fiddly bits missing if you did try..but as naz always say "most parts are available if you call the office" I wonder if it would be cheaper or more expensive to but your own out of parts
Title: Re: wobbly bock
Post by: Dark Knight on April 22, 2008, 09:45:40 PM
I think there would be a few fiddly bits missing if you did try..but as naz always say "most parts are available if you call the office" I wonder if it would be cheaper or more expensive to but your own out of parts
I don't think you can get the frame for a start !
Buy part will cost a lot more !
Here an idea

BOCK weekly
Each weekly learn about bocking tips and tricks
Each week you will get another to build your pro-jumps
Issue one only £3 with a left foot plate and bonus pair of white bricks  :biggrin:
Title: Re: wobbly bock
Post by: Spud on April 22, 2008, 10:00:37 PM
I think there would be a few fiddly bits missing if you did try..but as naz always say "most parts are available if you call the office" I wonder if it would be cheaper or more expensive to but your own out of parts
I don't think you can get the frame for a start !
Buy part will cost a lot more !
Here an idea

BOCK weekly
Each weekly learn about bocking tips and tricks
Each week you will get another to build your pro-jumps
Issue one only £3 with a left foot plate and bonus pair of white bricks  :biggrin:

LMAO! Sounds great DK! I love working how much these things acctually cost..makes me laugh well bad..there was a modle train one the other month..woudl end if costing about £600 LOL.
Title: Re: wobbly bock
Post by: webmaster on April 22, 2008, 10:13:18 PM
They do cost a lot more bit by bit, I worked it out once for a member, who wanted to change all the blue on his stilts to black.
Title: Re: wobbly bock
Post by: Spud on April 22, 2008, 10:16:36 PM
They do cost a lot more bit by bit, I worked it out once for a member, who wanted to change all the blue on his stilts to black.

I want to change all my black to blue! Actually I want an odd pair! still sell blue parts? And how much would it cost?

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