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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.

What about dislocation cones instead?

Dave

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hose clamps?

Mick G wrote:Hose clamps?

I can vouch for these

use angle iron.... two pieces back to back if it'll fit.....

----> From the archives...

Think this is what Grimace was talking abou

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

Think this is what Grimace was talking abou

thats the one

Where do you get them from ?

and rough idea on price

please

Michele wrote:

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.


brooksy

spring retainers.

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

Thanx

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...

HSV Rangie wrote:spring retainers.

They look like the go

So. Where do they come from?

They would have to be cheaper than the Safari guard setup. But not as BLING!

HSV Rangie wrote:spring retainers.

they only good form the bottom???

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.