Thanks for the clarification regarding the plastic material. It sounds like a
good idea.
Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: "TeriAnn J. Wakeman" <tjwakeman@gmail.com>
To: "davehogye" <dlhogye@comcast.net>
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 11:30:53 AM
Subject: Re: [TR] rear leaf springs
On 5/29/13 10:35 AM, davehogye wrote:
Hello Teriann and others,
The tape idea seams like a good plan, but I think you might be creating a
possible squish problem with a relatively soft material between the leafs. I
would think that the tape can collapse a bit under the axle and between the
U-bolts.
I have had sheets of UHMW plastic between the spring leaves under my long
wheelbase Land Rover for over almost 15 years now and they are still there and
my ride is softer than it would be with new springs.
TeriAnn
<blockquote>
To minimize the friction between the individual leaves. I like UHMW
(ultra-high molecular weight) Polyethylene plastic.
This plastic provides a low friction surface, similar to Teflon tape,
but with a much higher abrasion and puncture resistance. It was designed
specifically for commercial use on chutes, packaging lines, slides, and
anywhere high pressure metal to metal sliding contact occurs. It also
provides sound dampening, eliminating squeaks and rattles caused by
adjacent parts movement. The plastic's temperature range is -40 to +225
degrees F.
</blockquote>
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