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    DA sizes

    Just wondering what size DA`s everyone uses...

    I`ve had my PC 7336 for years and love it...it is only set up as a 6" and surely could use a smaller one like a 4" on some rear decks and hatches.

    I was thinking about getting the PC 7424 (5")....but anyone know of a 4" DA out there???

    Thanks!

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    Re: DA sizes

    Quote Originally Posted by Premiere Auto View Post
    Just wondering what size DA`s everyone uses...

    I`ve had my PC 7336 for years and love it...it is only set up as a 6" and surely could use a smaller one like a 4" on some rear decks and hatches.

    I was thinking about getting the PC 7424 (5")....but anyone know of a 4" DA out there???

    Thanks!
    You can use the DA that you have just change backing plates.

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    Re: DA sizes

    Like BB said - The 7336 will take any backing plate that the newer DA`s are using. Didn`t your machine come with a wrench to change em out ?

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    I`ve read that when you change backing plate size you must also change the counterweight to match....not sure if I can buy different weights to match backing plates of the 7336

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    Re: DA sizes

    Quote Originally Posted by Premiere Auto View Post
    I`ve read that when you change backing plate size you must also change the counterweight to match....not sure if I can buy different weights to match backing plates of the 7336
    Probably wouldn`t be a bad idea but many have tried 5" and 6" counter weights and said they discern no noticeable difference. I`m not sure what is available for sizes smaller than this.
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    Re: DA sizes

    Guess it is worth a shot!! I`ll order up a 5" BP from autogeek


    I would like to find a nice small DA "body" that would work well with a 3.5 Backing Plate. Even if I could get a 3.5" to work on my PC 7336....the physical size of the machine may be awarkward.

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    I may be wrong but I seem to remember that the early 7424 has the same body as the 7336. The new xp model body is a little different .

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    Quote Originally Posted by Premiere Auto View Post
    Guess it is worth a shot!! I`ll order up a 5" BP from autogeek


    I would like to find a nice small DA "body" that would work well with a 3.5 Backing Plate. Even if I could get a 3.5" to work on my PC 7336....the physical size of the machine may be awarkward.
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    Thanks on the input!!! That Griots one is the ideal size I`m after....but will still have to do a comparison to what else is out there. My concern with the Griots one is that it looks to "imported" from China....I never mind laying out $$ for quality...but that is harder and harder to find lately

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    Quote Originally Posted by Premiere Auto View Post
    Thanks on the input!!! That Griots one is the ideal size I`m after....but will still have to do a comparison to what else is out there. My concern with the Griots one is that it looks to "imported" from China....I never mind laying out $$ for quality...but that is harder and harder to find lately
    I think Tuscarora Dave has one of these.
    Maybe he will add his experience with it.

 

 

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