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Re: droop vs straight snoot
« Reply #50 on: March 21, 2016, 09:01:49 AM »
The issue isn't really just the head. It's that the hole from the head end is not in alignment with the threaded end. Unless of course you slot the holes, which then weakens the apparatus.

I'm all about double drilled and studs.

To each their own. Not saying what's wrong or right,  just a comfort level thing.

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Quote from: Brad @ SoCalJetBoats.com on December 22, 2009, 07:40:31 PM
If i get some free time tonight at work, ill play with it and post it for everyone to see.

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Re: droop vs straight snoot
« Reply #51 on: March 21, 2016, 09:07:45 AM »
I went with studs, and with the wedges on, its kind of a PIA to get the droop on (double drilled)

I cant imagine bolts being able to grab threads easily and not stripping or cross threading. But again, im running more wedge than most

Man i really need a different nozzle

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Re: droop vs straight snoot
« Reply #52 on: March 21, 2016, 10:28:52 AM »
All my studs bent. I left that out. Bolts didn't.


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Re: droop vs straight snoot
« Reply #53 on: March 21, 2016, 10:41:56 AM »
Quote from: 88 Baker on March 21, 2016, 10:28:52 AM
All my studs bent. I left that out. Bolts didn't.


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That's the whole point again. Hold a straight edge across where the threads would be out to the head of the bolt.

You'll probably be shocked.

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Quote from: Brad @ SoCalJetBoats.com on December 22, 2009, 07:40:31 PM
If i get some free time tonight at work, ill play with it and post it for everyone to see.

Quote from: IRRebel on June 11, 2011, 07:30:45 PM
Time to man up and yank it John!  :banghead:
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Re: droop vs straight snoot
« Reply #54 on: March 21, 2016, 10:44:28 AM »
Quote from: GT Jets on March 21, 2016, 10:41:56 AM
That's the whole point again. Hold a straight edge across where the threads would be out to the head of the bolt.

You'll probably be shocked.

GT

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yeah, but if hes not running a wedge anymore, then i think he should be fine no?
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Re: droop vs straight snoot
« Reply #55 on: March 21, 2016, 10:47:00 AM »
Quote from: steves86ta on March 21, 2016, 10:44:28 AM
yeah, but if hes not running a wedge anymore, then i think he should be fine no?

Then why would the studs bend?

Food for thought.

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Quote from: Brad @ SoCalJetBoats.com on December 22, 2009, 07:40:31 PM
If i get some free time tonight at work, ill play with it and post it for everyone to see.

Quote from: IRRebel on June 11, 2011, 07:30:45 PM
Time to man up and yank it John!  :banghead:
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Re: droop vs straight snoot
« Reply #56 on: March 21, 2016, 10:56:44 AM »
Quote from: GT Jets on March 21, 2016, 10:47:00 AM
Then why would the studs bend?

Food for thought.

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because:::

Quote from: 88 Baker on March 21, 2016, 06:59:22 AM
But I have just gone back to my droop no wedge n and my place Diverter.


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Re: droop vs straight snoot
« Reply #57 on: March 21, 2016, 11:05:54 AM »
Quote from: steves86ta on March 21, 2016, 10:56:44 AM
because:::


Lol.

Just for the record.

Studs are still stronger, the radial torque gets put on the stud,  not a threaded aluminum hole.

Especially on something that can be removed and installed as often as a droop.

I see where you're going,  but I'm a stubborn SOB.


LMAO.

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Quote from: Brad @ SoCalJetBoats.com on December 22, 2009, 07:40:31 PM
If i get some free time tonight at work, ill play with it and post it for everyone to see.

Quote from: IRRebel on June 11, 2011, 07:30:45 PM
Time to man up and yank it John!  :banghead:
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Re: droop vs straight snoot
« Reply #58 on: March 21, 2016, 11:10:33 AM »
Quote from: GT Jets on March 21, 2016, 11:05:54 AM

Lol.

Just for the record.

Studs are still stronger, the radial torque gets put on the stud,  not a threaded aluminum hole.

Especially on something that can be removed and installed as often as a droop.

I see where you're going,  but I'm a stubborn SOB.


LMAO.

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lmao

Back to the thread... I finally measured my rideplate, and if i did it correctly. Im right around 4*

I just now found out how to measure in tenth's of degrees. So i need to measure it again to get a more accurate reading.
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Re: droop vs straight snoot
« Reply #59 on: June 03, 2020, 12:26:27 PM »
WOW,  this thread has a wealth of information!

Just for the record if anyone cares.  Place diverter lists their droop as having 8.5* wedge/lift built in!  I always thought it was 3* - 4* like some of you. Good food for thought. Now i can see why so many are having to wedge them down. 

Someone with some "pull" should tell them to make 2 versions, like 4* and 8*.  Could it be just as simple as machining the pins different?
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