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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 11:19 AM
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does anyone know where I can get new rubber "clamp"s that sandwich the spring to the diff? ready to put it back together and rubber looks like #$%^.Thanks
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What style spring? VBP or TRW? If you have the VBP spring you'll have to call them. If you have the TRW style spring, call Muskegon Brake.

VBP's spring will be the same width from one end to the other. The TRW spring will have a paddle look to it. The ends flare out from the center.
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What style spring? VBP or TRW? If you have the VBP spring you'll have to call them. If you have the TRW style spring, call Muskegon Brake.

VBP's spring will be the same width from one end to the other. The TRW spring will have a paddle look to it. The ends flare out from the center.
Isn't there someone else making the "paddle" type springs now, too?
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Isn't there someone else making the "paddle" type springs now, too?
Yes. Hyperco. Which we now sell. http://www.hypercoils.com/
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Yes. Hyperco. Which we now sell. http://www.hypercoils.com/
I'm not in the market for a spring right now, and I don't want to take this thread too far off-topic, but do they fit better than the TRW springs which are notorious for causing high rear ride heights?
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I'm not in the market for a spring right now, and I don't want to take this thread too far off-topic, but do they fit better than the TRW springs which are notorious for causing high rear ride heights?
Sorry for the late reply. I just found this thread again.

We have found no ride height issues with our hyperco springs. Every spring made is load cell tested for accuracy so the rate is always on point. With our soft rate spring, stock 6" spring bolts can be used. With the 330 & 360 you will need to use 8" bolts.
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