konradlip Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I just finished my strut sectioning and since im using shorter shocks in the rear of my 280z I will need a spacer for the bottom of the strut. I been looking everywhere and I cant find anyone that sells them. So I need you help. Where did you get yours or how did you make one? thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayverippah Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 The kits from Ground Control and T3 come with washers that you throw in the bottom of the strut housing (for Tokico's). I'm assuming you can just grab some washers from the local parts store... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Just go to Home Depot and find a 12" length of pipe that fits well inside the strut tube. Measure and cut it to length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Then use washers after you cut the spacer too short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 delrin rod, available at you local plastic store in different diameters. cuts/sands easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattlejester Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Hmm doesn't delrin tend to crack with impact? I guess even if it did, in a sleeve with a shock on top it wouldn't have anywhere to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Delrin would probably creep or deform and you'd lose your gland nut torque. Metal's a better option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konradlip Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 I went to home depot and I got a 12 inch metal pipe from with I made 2 3.15 inch spacers. I know they seem kind of tall but I only sectioned the struts .5 inch since I'm using 240 top hats. I did that so when I go camber plates there won't be a difference in height Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konradlip Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 Thanks for help guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Had delrin in the IT car. lasted fine. have it in the street car. doing fine. but not a lot of miles on either. hard miles on IT car. few miles on streetcar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Which one? - http://dupont.materialdatacenter.com/profiler/7MblW/standard/main/ds Just kidding. Kind of. Most thermoplastic polymers aren't suitable for constant high loads. They "creep". The fine threads of the gland nut put a pretty high load on the shock and spacer with any appreciable torque. If you cut your spacer so that it contacts the shock body via a sharp corner or small area, that area will deform easily. Add some heat and things get worse. Just something to be aware of. Get the design right. http://www.dupont.com/products-and-services/plastics-polymers-resins/thermoplastics/brands/delrin-acetal-resin.html Easier to go wrong than right with Delrin, in that application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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