Rubber/Foam torsion cover, I need sizing |
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Rubber/Foam torsion cover, I need sizing |
r_towle |
Aug 11 2005, 04:42 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,624 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
On the rear of the front torsion bar, just behind the adjuster cover is a felt ring/washer.
I dont have mine, so the torsion bars rattle when I hit a pothole or when I get close to lifting a wheel. So, I looked at Pelican Parts and they have a replacement foam one... I was gonna make it out of rubber, specifically 1/4 inch rubber to make sure I STOP the rattle... I have had this Rattle for several years, and I finally asked a friend why he thinks it might happen, and we disected the noise till we figured it out...Thanx Tom T. Anyways, how big is it, and what size hole is in the middle. It is shaped like a washer. Thanx Rich |
ArtechnikA |
Aug 11 2005, 04:48 PM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
i've got some brand-new ones in a box from Stoddard i'll measure when i get home. IIRC, they're only about $1 ...
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ArtechnikA |
Aug 11 2005, 06:08 PM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
they're a sorta sticky closed-cell foam. i think it'd compress to a nice conformal seal.
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r_towle |
Aug 11 2005, 06:20 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,624 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
could i bother you to take a pic with a regular ruler, either metric or american..(not tenths and 100ths...) please please...
Also, how thick is it??? |
anthony |
Aug 11 2005, 06:30 PM
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2270 club Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,107 Joined: 1-February 03 From: SF Bay Area, CA Member No.: 218 |
This looks like a good way to me:
(IMG:http://66.34.72.138/gallery/suspense/image/2100960a.JPG) Personally, I'm skeptical that the lack of the foam washer would cause the torsion bars to rattle. They should be under quite a bit of tension unless you are doing a duke's of hazzard style jump. |
anthony |
Aug 11 2005, 06:31 PM
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2270 club Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,107 Joined: 1-February 03 From: SF Bay Area, CA Member No.: 218 |
The guy said they were sealing washers from ACE hardware. I'm not sure what they are supposed to seal though.
(IMG:http://66.34.72.138/gallery/suspense/image/2100960b.JPG) |
ArtechnikA |
Aug 11 2005, 07:29 PM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
here ya go - for people with fingers in multiples of 16 ...
it starts out 1/2" thick - i thick it'd squish doan and stay that way tho. Attached image(s) |
r_towle |
Aug 11 2005, 07:31 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,624 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Thank you very very much.
I know that was a pain, but I dont have a 100ths ruler... Thanx again Rich |
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