matadormike Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Hi, I am considering replacing the Armstrong dampers on my Spartan with Messier's, I understand that they have different positions for the mounting bolts? Since my Spartan doesn't have any extra tapped holes in the hull near the Armstrong dampers, how difficult would it be to mark out the positions for Messier dampers? (If necessary) Many thanks Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 The modification instruction has a drawing for the plate used to drill the holes. It bolts to the suspension arm mounting points. You need to helicoil the holes etc. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matadormike Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 Thanks Chris, I'll look into that Cheers Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick garner Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 keep us up to speed with your progress mike, we are running the armstrongs and discounted the idea of changing to messiers because i thought it would be too complex. vehicles with the messiers certainly have far superior off road capabilities and better road manners and with the greater availabilty make it an ideal conversion regards mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Glenn did tis to his scorpion over the summer, using the template Chris refers to - it was a time consuming and awkward job but not particularly difficult in technical terms. I have driven with mezzies and driven without any dampers, but never driven an Armstrong equipped vehicle. Given the relative ease with which these can now be obtained though i think it is probably well worth doing. Just make sure you have a bloody good drill..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guykay Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 what type of drill is required for drilling the ally hull? Also, is it possible to drill the engine/gearbox covers. Some of the studs retaining the weather covers have broken off on my Samson. & I was considering drilling & tapping to replace them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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