Retained my rear springs last weekend, using Sam's (strange rover) advise.
Sorry for the lack of pics, but the welds are temporary and real ugly, so I don't want to go through the abuse.
Materials:
1.5x3 box tube. I used 12 gauge.
cut the tube into 1 to 1.5 inch cross-sections
Cut those pieces twice to form two "J"s, with the smallest lip about 1".
Place the small (or bottom of the J) through the spring, and well the long part to the outer most part of the spring perch (outside).
What's cool is that upon full stretch (remember that I use super stiff, super short rear springs) the j bends a little, but on compression, the spring puts the retainer back straight.
took 25 minutes from cuts to welds...........
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Sorry for the lack of pics, but the welds are temporary and real ugly, so I don't want to go through the abuse.
Materials:
1.5x3 box tube. I used 12 gauge.
cut the tube into 1 to 1.5 inch cross-sections
Cut those pieces twice to form two "J"s, with the smallest lip about 1".
Place the small (or bottom of the J) through the spring, and well the long part to the outer most part of the spring perch (outside).
What's cool is that upon full stretch (remember that I use super stiff, super short rear springs) the j bends a little, but on compression, the spring puts the retainer back straight.
took 25 minutes from cuts to welds...........
j