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Description
Keep a serviceable exhaust joint under steady spring tension
Stainless Bros 608-00211-1101 is a single universal exhaust spring-tab kit containing one tension spring, two weld-on 304 stainless steel hooks, and one black silicone spring sleeve. It is intended for a fabricated joint whose hook spacing, spring preload, travel, heat exposure, and welding method have been measured before installation.
Key Features
- Single spring-tab retention kit for custom exhaust fabrication
- Two weld-on hooks made from 304 stainless steel
- One metal tension spring
- Black silicone sleeve helps isolate the spring
- Serviceable mechanical retention for slip or removable joints
- Universal layout requires measured hook placement and preload
Fitment
| Application Type | Verified Requirements |
|---|---|
| Universal fabrication | Confirm tube alloy, joint design, hook spacing, spring preload, operating travel, heat, service access, and welding process. No year-make-model fitment applies. |
Specifications
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part Number | 608-00211-1101 |
| Product Type | Single exhaust spring-tab kit |
| Hook Material | 304 stainless steel |
| Hook Quantity | Two |
| Spring Quantity | One |
| Sleeve | One black silicone sleeve |
| Fitment | Universal fabrication |
What's Included
- One metal tension spring
- Two 304 stainless steel weld-on hooks
- One black silicone spring sleeve
- Tubing, clamps, flanges, welding consumables, and fabrication labor are not included
About Stainless Bros
Stainless Bros supplies stainless tubing and compact fabrication hardware for custom exhaust construction. Spring-tab kits allow a properly designed joint to remain retained while preserving service access and controlled movement.
Related Parts
- No internal tubing or joint component is linked because diameter, alloy, wall thickness, hook placement, and required movement must be selected as one fabrication design.
FAQ
What is the 608-00211-1101?It is one universal exhaust spring-tab kit with a spring, two SS304 hooks, and a black silicone sleeve.
Does it bolt to a specific vehicle?No. It is universal fabrication hardware and requires a measured custom joint.
What are the hooks made from?The two weld-on hooks are made from 304 stainless steel.
How many springs are included?One tension spring is included.
What does the silicone sleeve do?It covers the spring body and helps isolate it, but it does not replace correct heat and clearance planning.
Can the hooks be welded anywhere on the exhaust?No. Their spacing and orientation must produce the intended preload and travel without binding or overstressing the joint.
Is exhaust tubing included?No. The listing contains only the spring, two hooks, and sleeve.
What should be checked after installation?Inspect welds, spring seating, preload, heat clearance, operating movement, noise, and evidence of contact after the first heat cycles.
Installation Instructions
- Mock up the complete exhaust joint and determine the required movement before marking hook locations.
- Confirm the parent tubing alloy and choose a compatible welding process and filler.
- Position both hooks so the spring applies controlled tension without coil bind, overstretch, or contact with nearby parts.
- Tack the hooks, install the spring temporarily, and cycle the joint through its expected movement and thermal growth.
- Remove the spring and sleeve before final welding whenever the welding procedure requires heat protection.
- Reassemble after cooling, inspect all clearances, and recheck the spring and welds after initial heat cycles.
