[TR] rear leaf springs

[TeriAnn J. Wakeman]

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
>
> 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.
>
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