Thomas..........One of the handiest things in the whole world is a worn out
mudflap from a big truck. I always keep one or two around and cut them up
on the bandsaw as I need them. They can be used for almost anything. My dog
door is made of one. The hinges on the back gate is made from one. The
rubber pad under my truck radiator is one. They are almost bulletproof. Any
truck shop or public works yard will give you a few. They make fantastic
spacers between the frame and body. Use one or two pieces to fit the space.
Cheap!......Jim Davis
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From: Thomas G. Warner [SMTP:warner]
Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 1998 11:20 AM
To: gmcmotorhome
Subject: Re: GMC: rubber body-to-frame spacers
Somewhere I have an article and if my memory is still OK believe it
recommended using strips of automotive tires.
>Gene:
>
>Thanks for the tip. I think I'll try placing a metal plate and rubber pad
>between the jack and the coach to distibute the force.
>
>By the way, what do folks use as replacements for missing pads?
>
>Dick Guthart
>
>>Since no one else has answered I will take a shot
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>>The pads are very important. They provide isolation from the frame for
>>noise, cushion and space for some tubes. It is a good idea to replace
>>them but for sure it is a good idea to put them back into position. I
>>have not done it, but the recommendation is to use a flat pad between a
>>jack and the bottom of the coach and jack the coach away from the frame
>>just a little. This should let you slide the pads back into position.
>>Some folks have stuck them in place with something like silicon goop.
>>
>>I am sure you can get a much better answer when the experts get back
>>from rally (sob)_.
>
>>From: Richard Guthart \ Internet: (rguthart)
>>I just noticed while crawling under my coach that several of the
>>rectangular rubber spacers which are wedged between the frame and coach
>>have shifted. Some, in fact, are just hanging on by a corner.
>>
>>Any advice, please, on how to get them back in place without damaging
>>the adjacent area? Are these supposed to be bonded in place or just held
>>by friction?
>>
>>Dick Guthart
>>'77 Birchaven
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