Not a Bandit nor Pro-Links but I had the same problem with Tams struts where I was always over stretching the HD springs. Bought lighter springs from McMaster, cut to length and they're better. Of course the trailing arm goes to full deflection more often and the struts bend a little more just sitting there, but they never over stretch now and I don't have to bother with them. </p></p>I think the real problem is the HD springs aren't long enough to allow full extension without exceeding their "elastic" limit and taking a set. Any spring experts out there?? </p>