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    I have a 160hp Tri-Pacer and it seems to be the general consensus for the combination of one 1080 and one 1280 on each hydrosorb. I previously purchased two sets of 1080HD's for my hydrosorbs but I don't want a saggy, restored airplane with new bungees. I also don't want to waste a set of bungees. I don't think that the unused set would last till the next replacement, or would they?

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    A 1080 and a 1280 are both rated at 750s. (1500) 1080HDs are 900 Lbs. (1800) and fit the hydros better. Stick with the 1080HDs.
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    1280HD is rated at 950 lbs. and is 3/4"x8" where as a 1080HD is rated at 900 lbs. and is 5/8"x8". I have put 1080HD on Clippers in the past and had them last 8 years and still didn't sag. Have installed 1080HDs on several Pacers and Tri-Pacers in recent years and they were sagging within the first year. I have read that the rubber compounds changed but don't know that for a fact. If I was going to install bungees on my Pacer or Tri-Pacer today I would install a 1080HD and then a 1280HD over the top. Fits fine and I know it will last.

    As far as longevity in storage I don't think $40 several years from now would be worth the aggravation of installing an unknown. I store them in a dark locker between the time I order and install which is short. You might find someone who is fixing to change theirs out that will take a pair of your 1080s.

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    I put a 1080HD and a 1280HD on our tri-Pacer Last year, don't notice any extra stiffness on sod runways and she sure sets up proud when you walk away her. I feel this is a perfect combination.
    Mike

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    Steve a Clipper is a different gear, narrow. We have a narrow gear 20 and run a single 1380 (1160 lbs.) and am very happy with that. If you have wide gear then yes you need a lot more. If I didn't want any give why have struts at all? I think the right choice is enough but not too much and that varies alot with the different gear combinations and useage that we each have. My 22 original Tri I am happy with 2 1080 HDs. I think alot of the confusion is the regular vs HD.
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    Thanks for all the replies. I think I will probably go with a 1080HD and a 1280HD. Would anyone be up for a trade of one pair of 1080HD's for a pair of 1280HD's?

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    Does anyone know where to locate that old video showing the bungee installation at the Piper factory? I want to arm-wrestle that guy. I think I can take him now.

    Lou S.

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    O.K. I found it. I know some of you have seen this.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWZpmu30h94

    The old armstrong method.

    Lou

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    Does anyone have experience building a bungee tool utilizing simple leverage, depicted in this video, to install bungees as potent as the 1080HD's? I am considering building one. I have 270 lbs here that is sitting around not doing much.

    Lou S.

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    Thanks for sharing the video, this I believe is a common way to install bungees on Cubs. When I was much younger I made a tool like the one in the video, it was a bit exciting sometimes. Installing bungees on Pacers is much less exciting......unless your doing it at Steve's shop. That was a video to see...
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