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Title: Are all forged jate rings the same...
Post by: john656 on February 17, 2010, 20:13:35
i.e. are they all the same strength or would it be best to go say britpart etc....
I was looking at these bay # 330351792560 and thought i would check as im still new to the whole recovery lot.

Cheers

John
Title: Re: Are all forged jate rings the same...
Post by: jay2578 on February 17, 2010, 20:17:02
not britpart mate, its mainly cheap coz its crap
Title: Re: Are all forged jate rings the same...
Post by: Saffy on February 17, 2010, 20:21:08
do britpart even do forged jate rings? - I have only ever seen references to 'non-forged'.
Title: Re: Are all forged jate rings the same...
Post by: Disco Matt on February 17, 2010, 20:23:47
After the hassle I had with my allegedly heavy duty rear springs (one of them sagged) I wouldn't buy anything else from Britpart.
Title: Re: Are all forged jate rings the same...
Post by: william127 on February 17, 2010, 20:25:14
if i was getting new ones id get semicircular ones as the ones ive got are u shaped with straight sides and bent a bit when used at an angle
Title: Re: Are all forged jate rings the same...
Post by: john656 on February 17, 2010, 20:25:45
Sorry was just using britpart as an example of a named brand... would the one on ebay be as suited to the job as a named one?
Title: Re: Are all forged jate rings the same...
Post by: redhand on February 17, 2010, 20:27:39
Sorry was just using britpart as an example of a named brand... would the one on ebay be as suited to the job as a named one?

they'll be fine. much better tan the welded ones that are usually advertised on Fleabay.
Title: Re: Are all forged jate rings the same...
Post by: Saffy on February 17, 2010, 20:32:15
I have both welded (on front) and forged (on back) fitted, not had any issues with either. I do use in pairs with a bridle if that makes any difference. The welded ones seem well made and meaty enough... would hate to see what situation I would have to be in for them to fail.
Title: Re: Are all forged jate rings the same...
Post by: stretchy on February 17, 2010, 20:38:51

I hate the look of the straight sided ones they just look so wrong for towing
Title: Re: Are all forged jate rings the same...
Post by: Bush Tucker Man on February 17, 2010, 23:08:51
I've got the genuine parts JATEs on my 110
Title: Re: Are all forged jate rings the same...
Post by: auf_wiedersehen_pet on February 18, 2010, 08:28:47
I was looking at these bay # 330351792560

On a different note, I've used JGS 4x4 (http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/jgs-4x4/) on numerous occasions - good company with well deserved 100% feedback.
Title: Re: Are all forged jate rings the same...
Post by: V8MoneyPit on February 18, 2010, 11:38:44
Buy the genuine ones. They aren't too expensive and are designed for the job.
Title: Re: Are all forged jate rings the same...
Post by: jay2578 on February 18, 2010, 15:13:33
bush tucker man`s look like the proper job!
Title: Re: Are all forged jate rings the same...
Post by: Saffy on February 18, 2010, 15:40:47
(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_vsZEAUl5Nmc/Rhqf_Sbr9jI/AAAAAAAABKc/lQKjPciotJA/s640/STA70502.JPG)

used to find them in the box full at old sodbury, fiver a pair.
Title: Re: Are all forged jate rings the same...
Post by: V8MoneyPit on February 18, 2010, 16:06:11
Is that a big washer I see under the far side? Why are they so much wider than the chassis rail? I'm currently using a stack of washers to bias it outwards, but will turn up a little spacer tube as soon as I get a chance.
Title: Re: Are all forged jate rings the same...
Post by: Saffy on February 18, 2010, 16:11:05
Is that a big washer I see under the far side? Why are they so much wider than the chassis rail? I'm currently using a stack of washers to bias it outwards, but will turn up a little spacer tube as soon as I get a chance.

it's the original/standard lashdown eye turned upwards, I presumed they made them wide so you can retain those. Seems to fit the gap too nicely to be 'luck' *shrug* maybe someone has real answer if that is not the case.
Title: Re: Are all forged jate rings the same...
Post by: Range Rover Blues on February 18, 2010, 16:31:56
I can't get them wide enough to fit at the front because a RRC has the bumper mount through the same bolt and mine also has a steering guard.  Fornteh RRC you can get JATE rings that are machined even wider.

I use Discoparts welded ones, they are very strong even though I have bent one, being fabricated I think has advantages because when they bend you know you have overdone it.
Title: Re: Are all forged jate rings the same...
Post by: V8MoneyPit on February 18, 2010, 17:44:59
Is that a big washer I see under the far side? Why are they so much wider than the chassis rail? I'm currently using a stack of washers to bias it outwards, but will turn up a little spacer tube as soon as I get a chance.

it's the original/standard lashdown eye turned upwards, I presumed they made them wide so you can retain those. Seems to fit the gap too nicely to be 'luck' *shrug* maybe someone has real answer if that is not the case.

That would make sense.  :D
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