I'm re-banding my leaf springs using the Corvette Central banding kit and Signode C5823 banding tool leased from them as well. When I use the tool to crimp the spring band clips, it chews up the rubber liner and compresses it under the spring band. I've tried pressing down on the rubber liner lips with the banding tool to try to crimp just the metal clamp and it comes out worse than placing it over the entire assembly. I also cut some small strips of metal to place at the side of the rubber liner next to the clip and that didn't work either. Has anyone else run into this problem and is there a solution or do I just have to live with it?

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