Front shock mount/spacer
I finally found the thread by Dragman on using a nylon cutting board to make the spacers. He even went so far as to replace the shock mount with the nylon stock, but I'm not sure I want to do that. Still, it's a cheap experiment to try if you are unable to buy new mounts.
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...0-bucks-77884/ |
He literally used a cutting board? Like what I have in the kitchen? I wonder how it's holding up.
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He claims to have been doing so for five years with other cars. I wonder if the the ride is too harsh, but I will definitely make a pair of spacers when I replace my mounts with new rubber parts.
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Neoprene rubber for upper mounts
I think you're talking about the bottom "spring packer" but for the upper mounts; here's what I used to rebuild my front upper spring pads. A bit softer than the hard nylon or UHMWPE. But then I'm one for a genteel ride.
From McMaster-Carr: McMaster-Carr ( p/n 9455K127 1 Each Medium-strength Neoprene Rubber, Plain Back, 1/2" Thick, 12" X 12", 30a Durometer ) -> you can pick a higher durometer for a stiffer ride Disassemble your rotted out spring pads and use the metal pieces for a cutting template. I used a utility knife to cut the neoprene rubber. It was tedious and difficult as 1/2" thick rubber is difficult to cut with a knife. And I'd recommend you wear heavy leather gloves while you're doing this in case the knife gets away from you. I know there are rubber cutting blades for jig saws but I didn't take time to find one. Also, once I got the rubber donuts cut and fitted, I used this to fill in the gaps after I had reassembled the upper mount "sandwich". Just mix up a bit and pour it in. Don't overfill it. Take pictures of the old ones for reference or use photos from the forum to see what new ones look like. I let it stand for a day to set up (it is a two part epoxy-like mix) before I reassembled the spring/shock. Do this in a well ventilated area and wear nitrile work gloves. McMaster-Carr ( p/n 8644K53 1 Each Urethane Casting Compound, 1 Pound Liquid, Shore (40a), Black ) They aren't as pretty as new ones from Jag but you can't see them. They've been working great for two years now and about 30,000 miles. Mike |
Yes, that was the other info I was looking for. You can see from the pictures Dragman supplied that he actually used the nylon to replace the rubber in the sandwich, then made a spacer to go between the top of the mount and the well, giving an additional 1/2" of ride height.
Your method of replacing the bushing more closely matches the factory design. |
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I'm going to resurrect this thread- has anyone tried hockey pucks?
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Ok ... I'll play :)
How about: - hole saw of suitable diameter - electric drill - a piece of old tire tread steel belt reinforced rubber :) |
I am *going* to try one of these ideas (cutting board, puck, tire) in the next few months, just hoping someone has treaded there before me...
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