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Re: Hooben T-55 Suspension Clips
Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2025 5:54 am
by B_Man
No worries Herman, thanks for checking. Yes, this is an early release kit.
I think the next step will be to try some E-clips. I have a few of those spare to test as they used them to secure the road wheels.
Re: Hooben T-55 Suspension Clips
Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2025 12:24 am
by B_Man
I can confirm that e-clips don't fit into the suspension recess. I also sent an email to Hooben which has been ignored so I've hit them up on Facebook messenger as well.
If all else fails, it appears these things are known as omega clips and similar types are used in making fishing lures. I've found some local suppliers and while not exact, I might be able to modify them to work.
Re: Hooben T-55 Suspension Clips
Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2025 2:29 pm
by Herr Dr. Professor
Duh:
omega clips! I should have 1) recognized the shape of the Greek letter and 2) remembered the type from my 1984 reading of all the John Deere technical school textbooks (while working on a Ph.D. in a completely different area, my schizo-life.)
Re: Hooben T-55 Suspension Clips
Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2025 9:25 pm
by B_Man
Herr Dr. Professor wrote: ↑Tue Oct 14, 2025 2:29 pm
Duh:
omega clips! I should have 1) recognized the shape of the Greek letter and 2) remembered the type from my 1984 reading of all the John Deere technical school textbooks (while working on a Ph.D. in a completely different area, my schizo-life.)
It's obvious when you hear the name isn't it. Apparently they are also used in door handles and window winders in older cars but I assume much larger. John Deere technical books sound like an interesting read.
Re: Hooben T-55 Suspension Clips
Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2025 10:20 pm
by tankme
I saw some similar clips, but not exactly the same that were "wire retaining clips". They use them to ensure some types of wire connectors don't back off due to vibration, etc.
Re: Hooben T-55 Suspension Clips
Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2025 1:01 am
by john1970
Taigen use those clips on their lower hulls
Forgebear has these not sure if they are the same size as your after
https://www.forgebeartanks.com/store/p1 ... _Tank.html
Re: Hooben T-55 Suspension Clips
Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2025 11:30 pm
by B_Man
Thanks for the tip. Taigen might be a more reliable source if they are the same size. I've still heard nothing from Hooben.
Re: Hooben T-55 Suspension Clips
Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2025 3:31 am
by B_Man
Just an update on this one in case anyone needs it in the future. Hooben eventually replied via their sales email address and kindly offered to send me some replacement clips for free. I added a set of the more detailed fuel drums from the later release and the updated gearboxes to the order and I'm hoping it will all get here in the not too distant future.
I've completely stripped back the hull and started working on rebuilding and upgrading so will start a new thread when I get some time.
Re: Hooben T-55 Suspension Clips
Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2025 9:27 am
by HERMAN BIX
B_Man wrote: ↑Thu Nov 13, 2025 3:31 am
Just an update on this one in case anyone needs it in the future. Hooben eventually replied via their sales email address and kindly offered to send me some replacement clips for free. I added a set of the more detailed fuel drums from the later release and the updated gearboxes to the order and I'm hoping it will all get here in the not too distant future.
I've completely stripped back the hull and started working on rebuilding and upgrading so will start a new thread when I get some time.
Jeez mate, thats along time coming eh.
Maybe they are noting the global discontent with the after sales service.
Lets see how long said bits take to actually arrive.
Re: Hooben T-55 Suspension Clips
Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2025 7:37 am
by B_Man
The parts arrived last week so their turnaround and delivery was a lot quicker then their email response thankfully. I have a few bits coming from Germany too but onwards and upwards on the T-55 rebuild.