SPRING SPACERS
Submitted: Tuesday, Oct 18, 2005 at 10:59
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ColinD
Hi guys, would appreciate comments on using some HDPE cutting boards from the local
shop and machining to size for spring spacers. Temp. up to 120c and resistant to hydrocarbons. Very easy to machine. Impact resistant. And cheap to purchase and get hold of. Probably ideal for body spacers and tray blocks as
well.
Any reason not to?
High Density Polyethelene (HDPE)
High Density polyethelene offers superior corrosion resistance, a higher working temperature range, and higher tensile strength.
Key Properties
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Excellent impact resistance
Lightweight
Low moisture absorption
High tensile strength
Non-toxic
Non-staining
Typical Applications
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Fabricated and machined parts
Tanks Prosthetic devices
Corrosion resistant wall coverings
Vacuum formed parts
Trays & cutting boards for food industry
Reply By: Member - Stillthinkinaboutit - Tuesday, Oct 18, 2005 at 12:15
Tuesday, Oct 18, 2005 at 12:15
Hi Colin,
The last time I tried to machine one of these cutting boards to make up a new bait board top for the live bait
tank in my boat, I was somewhat surprised.
The cutting board was not exactly solid in the centre. The outside skin was very solid but the centre was actually round beads of HPDE, not sure if this is typical of all the boards or just the ones I bought. Once you cut about 20mm from the edges the beads were quite plainly visible.
Regards,
Mark
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Follow Up By: ColinD - Tuesday, Oct 18, 2005 at 12:36
Tuesday, Oct 18, 2005 at 12:36
Thanks for that, I hope that it is not typical. From what I have read so far, the more see through that the board is, the more dense it is. I guess that if it is tending towards see-through and not opaque, then chances are that there wont be the 'beads' that you have described.
They come in lots of pretty colours too, which is obviously necessary for peak performance..........
Again, thanks for the thought.
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Reply By: pathfinder - Tuesday, Oct 18, 2005 at 13:28
Tuesday, Oct 18, 2005 at 13:28
why bother...the spacers only cost $10 which is sweet fa in the context of the overall cost of the
suspension...
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Follow Up By: ColinD - Tuesday, Oct 18, 2005 at 13:37
Tuesday, Oct 18, 2005 at 13:37
Not a lot of aftermarket accessorys for Kia in Aus.
Perhaps I could go armed with some verniers and have a look at some others for fit. $10 is cheap....... from where? (Im in WA)
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Follow Up By: pathfinder - Tuesday, Oct 18, 2005 at 14:12
Tuesday, Oct 18, 2005 at 14:12
was the price at ARB when I got my
suspension done few years ago...but take your point re less common vehicles...
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Follow Up By: Utemad - Tuesday, Oct 18, 2005 at 16:26
Tuesday, Oct 18, 2005 at 16:26
I read a post somewhere recently about factory Jeep springs (not sure on model) lifting a Sportage 2.5in. So you could either just do that or perhaps get some Jeep spring spacers.
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Reply By: kev.h - Tuesday, Oct 18, 2005 at 16:35
Tuesday, Oct 18, 2005 at 16:35
SKF Bearings keep a product called Polystone 7000 it is ideal for what you want a much better quality HDPE it is at least consistent the chopping boards are not as dense and the quality varies a lot
Regards Kev
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Reply By: Outnabout David (SA) - Tuesday, Oct 18, 2005 at 22:32
Tuesday, Oct 18, 2005 at 22:32
anyone know where you can buy sheets of this HDPE. I was thinking of making a big piece to go on my tailgate.
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