Spring clamps

[ITSv40]

This is one of my Sykes Pickavant clamps - I do have the matching pair

The single hook fixes to the spring with the little clamp screw and is the threaded hook. The twin hooks are free on the threaded screw and swivel so that they always clamp on to the spring nice and snug. Even this design doesn't always allow the clamp to sit squarely on the spring but is always tight and snug.

Had them for 30 odd years and wouldn't use anything else. They were expensive when I bought them but have paid for themselves over and over again.

[bobthecabbage]

Originally Posted by ITSv40

This is one of my Sykes Pickavant clamps - I do have the matching pair

The single hook fixes to the spring with the little clamp screw and is the threaded hook. The twin hooks are free on the threaded screw and swivel so that they always clamp on to the spring nice and snug. Even this design doesn't always allow the clamp to sit squarely on the spring but is always tight and snug.

Had them for 30 odd years and wouldn't use anything else. They were expensive when I bought them but have paid for themselves over and over again.

I like those. They look like the ones designed so that you can compress the spring on the car if required.

[GreenBrick]

Originally Posted by andyv40turbo

its terrifying! nearly took my head off when they lost grip. id say use 4 if you are skimping out. two have a tendency to slip around from opposite sides so they end up next to each other and give you a heart attack. you can purchase clamps which have a bar between them to stop this happening. Really i would get some nice ones if you can afford it.

Exactly what happened to me at the weekend! I ended up using 4 compressors to get the spring to compress straight. Had one compressor ping off and luckily only bruised my thumb, I always do that kind of job at arms length and pointing away from myself!

[V40 Gaz]

Thanks guys. Think I'll remove the strut, then take it to the garage up the road, give him a fiver & get him to replace the mount.