Mg34 Leaf Spring

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Mg34 Leaf Spring

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Hello, Does anyone know where I can get a leaf spring, it's the one you press in so you can release the bipod (front one) Any help in finding one, and the two rivets would be fantastic. Jonathan.
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On an old shroud..How did they crimp the rivets? How would you remove them successfully?...Phil
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Honest answer, I don't know yet, but thanks to forum member Matt, and Ryan at RES Manufacturing I have the part, just need to fit it. It is going on a 4 hole barrel jacket so it should be a little easier to get at the rivets. Hope it goes well. Jonathan.
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While the rivet set should be a pain in the a&& you should be able to get it done.
Good Luck with it.

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Once you remove the old rivets, you could probably thread the holes for screws like the rear leaf spring. Who would notice? Are the F&R leaf springs identical? Best of luck...Phil
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can you get to the rivets through a cooling hole on the opposite side? the one I replaced on my tnw was the rear and it was attached with screws. they springs seem to be identical - matt
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