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Spring Retainers

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Post by Maggot4x4 »

Went out on the weekend for the first real test of the Rangie since the LC diffs went in, i'm stocked with how it went, and the procomp xterrains worked like a dream.

But, I stuffed my spring retainers again. The are made out of 6mm strap steel but they now look like this > instead of --- top and bottom.

Anyone got any ideas on how to stop this from happening? I don't want longer springs as I love how mine work.
[quote="Wooders"]If ya want a 4x4 camry go ahead & buy a Patrol or Cruiser.[/quote]Rangie with 80s LC diffs, Isuzu 4bd1, Twin ARB lockers, 8000lb Hi mount warn, 315x75x16 Procomp XTerrains
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Post by billybus »

What about dislocation cones instead?

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Post by GRIMACE »

I looked at a colapsing spring setup that i seen sumwhere online - Basically there is a small spring in the main spring that can be compressed during the main springs extension to allow more droop but still maintain the retaining charachteristics.

I am trying to find the images and where i got the info from the first time round (was sumwhere online)...

Also seen in utulised on a toyota in a 4wd monthly issue along time ago.
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Post by Maggot4x4 »

AnthonyP wrote:I looked at a colapsing spring setup that i seen sumwhere online - Basically there is a small spring in the main spring that can be compressed during the main springs extension to allow more droop but still maintain the retaining charachteristics.

I am trying to find the images and where i got the info from the first time round (was sumwhere online)...

Also seen in utulised on a toyota in a 4wd monthly issue along time ago.
I think what you are talking about are the top hat system from Macquarie 4x4.

I don't particuly like that system.

I don't like dislocation cones as I like the forced articulation from retained springs.
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Post by GRIMACE »

Maggot4x4 wrote:
AnthonyP wrote:I looked at a colapsing spring setup that i seen sumwhere online - Basically there is a small spring in the main spring that can be compressed during the main springs extension to allow more droop but still maintain the retaining charachteristics.

I am trying to find the images and where i got the info from the first time round (was sumwhere online)...

Also seen in utulised on a toyota in a 4wd monthly issue along time ago.
I think what you are talking about are the top hat system from Macquarie 4x4.

I don't particuly like that system.

I don't like dislocation cones as I like the forced articulation from retained springs.
Yeah definately feel better retained.
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Post by Bush65 »

Try wider/thicker flat bar for the retainer. You could reduce the width/thickness toward the end where it clamps the wire.

Also position the bolts as close to the wire as you can.
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Post by Mick G »

Hose clamps?
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Post by GRIMACE »

Mick G wrote:Hose clamps?
I can vouch for these :D
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Post by RangingRover »

use angle iron.... two pieces back to back if it'll fit.....
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Post by DaveS3 »

----> From the archives...

Think this is what Grimace was talking abou
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Post by GRIMACE »

DaveS3 wrote:----> From the archives...

Think this is what Grimace was talking abou
thats the one :D
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Post by oildripa »

Where do you get them from ?
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and rough idea on price
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Post by Maggot4x4 »

please :D
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Post by brooksy »

Michele wrote:Image
This kit is the SG Droop Kit from Safarigard in the US. It costs $250 US + freight. I have spoken to the company on distributing their products but have decided against due to ordering requirements. You can still order from them, just have a look at their site www.safarigard.com they have some great products for L/Rovers much like Rovertym.


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Post by HSV Rangie »

spring retainers.
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Post by oildripa »

HSV do you get the spring retainers from the same place ?
can't access Safari gard at the moment ? Wouldn't mind getting some

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Post by Michele »

What Brooksy said
;)

Sorry I haven't replied but my connection has been killed.

As to those spring retainers have a look here:
http://www.expeditionexchange.com

for further infos...
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Post by Maggot4x4 »

HSV Rangie wrote:spring retainers.
They look like the go :D
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Post by walker »

So. Where do they come from?

They would have to be cheaper than the Safari guard setup. But not as BLING! :P
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Post by mickrangie »

HSV Rangie wrote:spring retainers.
they only good form the bottom???
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Post by Bush65 »

Dave, bushy555 made his own spring retained droop kit. There is a thread here somewhere on it. From memory does not show any more than the pics above.
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