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Old 07-13-2019, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by DMXF View Post
I agree any effort to make new ones should be focused on originality, but there is probably some add-on pieces that may help the problem. For example, a stiffener of some sort under the tracks may help, ideally combined with some secure way of retaining the lower track onto the stiffener, as I suspect a lifting/vertical force toward the back during braking may be a factor.
Is this an issue happening often to tracks on 427 Cobras? We had a couple sets for reference, one from a Cobra 427 but they weren't cracked or deformed, just rust and pitting. One thing we did see was the metal strip holding the rollers was bent, keeping the rollers from rolling.

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