Well, I don’t know if I’m the only one with issues with these things, but it’s the second original I break. Having trouble finding another I opted for an Indian knock off. Big mistake, although the pillar is quite rugged and well made, the spring is some sort of hardened steel which breaks at the slightest pressure. Junk, lesson learned. I had originally thought these things were somewhat standard, but oh no, that would be too easy. All kinds of sizes, lengths etc… Great bit of research!