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Panther/Jagdpanther Spring Upgrade Help
Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:12 pm
by FireflyKeith
I have just purchased a set of stronger springs for my Jagdpanther, but when i tried to fit them today they gave me loads of grief

they were really tight in the holes, and when i did get one in and fitted the arm, the arm would not return unless i pulled it down

so i had to pull it out with plyers and fit the standard ones back in

Has anybody else fitted a set of these and did you have any trouble, if so how did you get round it
Keith

Re: Panther/Jagdpanther Spring Upgrade Help
Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:21 pm
by wargar
Keith
I've upgraded the JP and Panther G and had the same dramas you've had. I have found the best way is to line up the new springs then screw the axle arm back on, using this to push the spring home as it tightens. I also found some went easier than others, dont know why.
Hope this helps
Dave
Re: Panther/Jagdpanther Spring Upgrade Help
Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:23 pm
by FireflyKeith
Not just me then, cheers Dave
Keith

Re: Panther/Jagdpanther Spring Upgrade Help
Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 10:01 pm
by fv432
all i did on mine was move the hole round by 2-3 mm using std springs this tightened up the suspension enough to stop the front end Droop
from what i saw on my springs they have made an attempt to stiffen the front and rear springs as they are thicker steel
from what your saying the I.D of the springs is less than the spigot on a few springs and daves tip would and should work well to push them into the slots over the spigot

nice tip dave thanks