Check Straps

[whitehillbilly64]

Hi,
Looking at making some check strap out of some conveyor belt.
I noticed on line the Lengths are different.
Measurements I found were, 31 3/4 and 34 1/4.
Which length fits which side.
Does size suit a SWB (88) series 3, standard suspension ????
Thanks

whitehillbilly

[crackers]

I was looking at the rotted remains on Wombat the other day. Are they not available new?

[whitehillbilly64]

Yes,
Prices up to $50 plus postage.
Thought I would make my own.
Cost, $0

whitehillbilly

[crackers]

That $50 each? If so, that's $200 for a set which is plenty of justification for doing it yourself.

[gromit]

Four Wheel drives were about $16 per pair but you'd need to check with them.
Four Wheel Drives Pty Ltd, Largest Range of 4x4 Parts and Accessories in Australia. (http://www.landrovers.com.au/)

They list 4 variations. '48 - '53, '54 - '81 SWB, '54 - '81 LWB, and Ex army.

Colin

[crackers]

You're doing better than me Colin, I can't find anything Series on there :confused:

[gromit]

You're doing better than me Colin, I can't find anything Series on there :confused:

Their website only covers a few items, there is a catalogue they published a few years ago that lists everything.
Always worth a phonecall because they also have a lot of secondhand stuff.

PM your email address and I'll see if I can find a .pdf copy of the catalogue to send.


Colin

[crackers]

Thanks Colin. I've just sent them a message asking about the catalogue. If I don't have any luck from them, I'll get back to you.

[whitehillbilly64]

Only go on the back don't they ????

whitehillbilly

[crackers]

Only go on the back don't they ????

whitehillbilly

You're probably right. I've just been checking my photos and can't see any on the front. I'd have to go out into the shed to make sure but seeing that would involve getting out of my comfy chair... :D

[gromit]

Only go on the back don't they ????

whitehillbilly

Yes, only the back.

Colin

[harry]

Yes,
Prices up to $50 plus postage.
Thought I would make my own.
Cost, $0

whitehillbilly


careful with the truth, misquoting creates rumors and the snowball effect of the www takes over.
I just fitted a pair today which I got from all four x 4 spares kotara nsw
$14 each less 10% $12.73 x 2 = 25.46 shipped to me in qld total $39.50
heck, for 20 bucks each, my time in sourcing belting, cutting it and measuring, drilling , not worth the effort.
$20 each at my door.
genuine brit part, with the Dunlop logo and looks the goods.
bought them on ebay. arrived on the second day.
you only need two as they are only fitted to the rear.
I think they are unnecessary, as the new shock absorbers are heaps strong enough, but they were fitted by mr land rover, so I just plod along with his way of doing things.

[whitehillbilly64]

Hi Harry,
Are the two lengths different ?
If so why.
Some eBay sites listed them as the same, others different lengths.
Thanks

Whitehillbilly

[JDNSW]

Hi Harry,
Are the two lengths different ?
If so why.
Some eBay sites listed them as the same, others different lengths.
Thanks

Whitehillbilly

Series 2a parts book gives same part both sides for 109, but different for 88. This will be because the springs and hence the straps are closer to the diff on the 88 and have to allow for the different axle shape on each side as the housing widens to accommodate the diff centre.

The difference between 88 and 109 will account for the confusion.

John

[harry]

both the same, I noted that some sell two lengths also and found the parts book shows different numbers too.
but as I also fitted new shocks, I didn't think that would matter.
I will drive it today and see if I can extend the axle to the max each side, if not, will pick it up with the fork lift on Tuesday, to see if the straps do anything.
I have driven it for the last week with no straps or shocks and was surprised how little difference there was to having shocks, until it rained and the springs got wet - then it got a little bouncy, but not much..
I think 11 leaf springs are a bit strong for a shorty with no load..

[whitehillbilly64]

Thanks Harry And John,
Just had a look at my SWB and you can see why the strap is longer on one side.
Does the diff on the LWB sit more central ????
Harry is your landy SWB or LWB ????

whitehillbilly

[JDNSW]

Thanks Harry And John,
....
Does the diff on the LWB sit more central ????
.....
whitehillbilly

No, but rear springs on the lwb (Series 2/2a/3, not 1) are set further out, alongside the chassis not under it as they are on the swb and Series 1 lwb.

John

[rover-56]

I used old seat belt webbing. Been on there for ~30yrs, doesn't rot.
Terry

[JDNSW]

I used old seat belt webbing. Been on there for ~30yrs, doesn't rot.
Terry

I've never had rot as a problem - but they wear out on the bottom of the loop from hitting the shrubbery and high rocks etc in between the wheel tracks.

John

[whitehillbilly64]

Hi Terry,
Have some old seatbelts.
more than one, or just folded.

whitehillbilly

[harry]

Mine is an 88 shorty 2a

[rover-56]

Hi Terry,
Have some old seatbelts.
more than one, or just folded.

whitehillbilly

I had a couple of older lap belts, older ones are a bit heavier than the modern ones.
Just used one per side, doubled where it goes under the clamp plates.
I actually made them a bit longer, there was quite a bit more shocker travel available, so I just made them so that the shock didn't extend fully.

Cheers,
Terry

[whitehillbilly64]

Thanks Terry