Thread: limit stap

If you have bought new axle limit straps from a dealer/parts supplier, they probably will not fit as the military straps were much longer than the civilian version, NOS military limit straps are very hard to come by, hope thats of some help, cheers Dennis
ps If by chance you do have the correct straps, it is easier to replace them with the wheels off,,.

yeah i did get it from a dealer hoping they were correct the ones that are on there are looking very sad and my plan it to get the old girl on the road and just know RTA will give it a fail on the straps i have the wheels off as im doing the rear hub seals and the full brakes that does help thank you very much Dinty would you say taking 1 off then put a new 1 or take them both off and do both at the time? but will check tomorrow if the new 1 is the same lenght

i just fitted the new one in on the drivers side perfect fit the right lenght im a very happy man for now

For the record, get some fire hose and fold in half and glue then have sewed down the edge by a good upholsterer, wad punch bolts holes at correct length.

Originally Posted by clubagreenie

For the record, get some fire hose and fold in half and glue then have sewed down the edge by a good upholsterer, wad punch bolts holes at correct length.

thats a great idea i like that is that a tryed and tested?

Definately, you effectively end up with 4, while slightly thinner, layers of rubber lined canvas. Either hit up the local firies for some of an old hose they may have or you may still find it at clark rubber off the roll or at an ag supplier.

i think i might have to do that if these new ones arnt that good im sure the local firies wouldnt mind giving me some

An old timers trick is to use old seatbelt webbing, up to you whether you double it over or not, it's not going to break. I have some for my series 3 but havn't yet fitted them!

Lane