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HELP - End caps for long torsion bar spring plates?

Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2014 12:30 pm
by Donald-Giovanoni
I have new adjustable spring plates as part of the conversion to long torsion bars (stock 69). The outside splined ends are open. This can't be good; dirt and grit will get into the spring plate/torsion bar. Any ideas for adding some kind of caps to protect them?

Thanks,
Don

Re: HELP - End caps for long torsion bar spring plates?

Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2014 1:39 pm
by GotManx
I have Sway-A-Way long torsion spring plates on the Manxter and they came with a plastic cap that slides over the end of the spring plate for protection.

I'm not sure, but something like this might work:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#vinyl-end-caps/=rgop9u

Re: HELP - End caps for long torsion bar spring plates?

Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2014 3:31 pm
by Donald-Giovanoni
Thanks for your suggestion! I ordered the caps from McMaster-Carr as suggested. They only come in a pack of 25 so I will have spares and can help others if they work out.



Don

Re: HELP - End caps for long torsion bar spring plates?

Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2014 5:13 pm
by Lee-Hoffer
Don, if they work out I would be willing to buy a set from you. The caps on my Sway A Way plates are red, and the paint I put on them is flaking off. The black ones from McMaster-Carr look like just the ticket.

Re: HELP - End caps for long torsion bar spring plates?

Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 12:19 am
by Donald-Giovanoni
How do I get them to you Lee?



My email is dlgiovanoni@hotmail.com