randall977 Sep 14, 2012 1:43 pm
Subject: Mystery suspension part...

This part costs £35.00 or £3.50 depending on where you buy it - two are required.

David Sep 14, 2012 2:13 pm
Subject: Re: Mystery suspension part...

Mystery? How so?

randall977 Sep 14, 2012 2:39 pm
Subject: Re: Mystery suspension part...

Okay, not a mystery - I'm just feeling smug that I found the source of these straps!

SRD Sep 14, 2012 4:11 pm
Subject: Re: Mystery suspension part...

Looks like you have sourced a rear axle check strap, whats the mystery ?

http://www.johncraddockltd.co.uk/...e-lwb-109-inch-.html

randall977 Nov 29, 2012 10:32 am
Subject: Re: Mystery suspension part...

Landrover axle straps will not fit. I have now found the right ones - they are not the same as the ones on offer for the DB5 which are in a loop - probbaly still work fine though!

SRD Nov 29, 2012 10:58 am
Subject: Re: Mystery suspension part...

Which vehicle is providing the right part, if it is not a Land-Rover ?

randall977 Nov 29, 2012 11:47 am
Subject: Re: Mystery suspension part...

None. The original Rapide strap is a 3" wide strip of webbing (probably ex army), folded into a 1" strip and glued. On the Rapide each side of the De Dion has two of these straps. Landrover straps cut down are the best option...

David Nov 30, 2012 12:01 pm
Subject: Re: Mystery suspension part...

From memory, DB4 ones are not in a loop but in effect become one when secured by the axle bump stop securing bolts

randall977 Nov 30, 2012 11:15 pm
Subject: Re: Mystery suspension part...

I'm not sure why I've spent so long on this! Below are cut down Landrover straps - roughly half their original size. These straps consist of several layers of webbing bonded together within a rubber compound.

David Dec 01, 2012 12:53 pm
Subject: Re: Mystery suspension part...

The devil is in the detail! Worth doing right if you can