yup...tom used his wifes cutting board...in between upper iso and the other upper iso..im thinking about doing this myself
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| Author: | VoodooMann [ Sat Apr 03, 2010 8:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Questions about Making Spacers |
I want to make a 1" spacer. so, I can use one piece of material 1" thick or two pieces 1/2" thick. my questions are: What type of material can I use? and where can I buy it? |
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| Author: | JJsTJ [ Sat Apr 03, 2010 9:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Questions about Making Spacers |
where is it going? what kind of pressure, conditions is it going to see? |
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| Author: | VoodooMann [ Sat Apr 03, 2010 10:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Questions about Making Spacers |
in the rear, between my two upper isolators to reduce friction |
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| Author: | dieselenthusiast [ Sat Apr 03, 2010 11:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Questions about Making Spacers |
VoodooMann, what springs do you have in the rear? |
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| Author: | VoodooMann [ Sat Apr 03, 2010 1:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Questions about Making Spacers |
stockers |
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| Author: | dieselenthusiast [ Sat Apr 03, 2010 2:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Questions about Making Spacers |
VoodooMann wrote: stockers Why not make it easy and switch to OME HD's? |
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| Author: | VoodooMann [ Sat Apr 03, 2010 3:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Questions about Making Spacers |
$$$ |
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| Author: | dieselenthusiast [ Sat Apr 03, 2010 3:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Questions about Making Spacers |
VoodooMann wrote: $$$ Fair enough................ My recommendation would be to save up for the OME rear coils. It might take some time, but it will be worth it in the end. |
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| Author: | VoodooMann [ Sat Apr 03, 2010 4:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Questions about Making Spacers |
I have other things I need first. A-Arms Spark Plugs (not really that expensive, but still) PCV (same) Radiator New Rims/wheel spacers Tires new swaybar bushings Oil change Tensioner pulley just to name a few. and all are wayyyy more important/imminently necessary. |
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| Author: | JJsTJ [ Sat Apr 03, 2010 8:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Questions about Making Spacers |
Try polyurethane sheet available in varying thicknesses. http://www.sdplastics.com/polyuret.html lots to choose from on ebay. one issue is coming up w/ the tools to work it into the final form you want. |
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| Author: | long_tall_texan [ Sun Apr 04, 2010 2:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Questions about Making Spacers |
Or HDPE. (High Density Poly Ethylene). a.k.a. Cutting board material. They sell it in varying thicknesses at Lowe's and Home Depot. THen you can just cut donuts with a jigsaw or rotozip. |
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| Author: | VoodooMann [ Sun Apr 04, 2010 7:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Questions about Making Spacers |
how expensive is it? (ballpark) Cutting board material? in that case, couldn't I just buy two cheap walmart cutting boards, cut them (haha), and stack them together? (if they are 1/2" thick) |
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| Author: | long_tall_texan [ Sun Apr 04, 2010 10:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Questions about Making Spacers |
IIRC it was about $20 for a 12"x24"x1" piece. And don't laugh about the cutting boards. Just ask tommudd. He has actually used them. |
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| Author: | VoodooMann [ Mon Apr 05, 2010 1:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Questions about Making Spacers |
how big are our upper Iso's, anyone have a spare they can measure? |
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| Author: | STINGN [ Mon Apr 05, 2010 1:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Questions about Making Spacers |
yup...tom used his wifes cutting board...in between upper iso and the other upper iso..im thinking about doing this myself
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| Author: | long_tall_texan [ Mon Apr 05, 2010 9:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Questions about Making Spacers |
VoodooMann wrote: how big are our upper Iso's, anyone have a spare they can measure? stock ones are 1/2" thick. Top and bottom are both 1/2". |
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| Author: | VoodooMann [ Mon Apr 05, 2010 1:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Questions about Making Spacers |
not that, I meant diameter, sorry 
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| Author: | long_tall_texan [ Mon Apr 05, 2010 5:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Questions about Making Spacers |
I have that too. I can post that tomorrow AM. Have the sketches on my desk at work. |
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| Author: | VoodooMann [ Mon Apr 05, 2010 7:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Questions about Making Spacers |
Awesome. I can get a sheet of HDPE 1/2"x26"x48" for pretty cheap. Anyone else want HDPE spacers/isolators? |
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| Author: | Boiler [ Tue Apr 06, 2010 1:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Questions about Making Spacers |
Here is a sketch of an upper isolator I haven't installed yet. The flowery looking part is a series of ribs I assume is a cushion area, and these do nest with each other about perfectly. Hope this helps. The diameters weren't the easiest to measure, all probably within 1/16 or 1/8. If you're just making a donut, make the OD 7" and the ID 3-1/2" 
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