1976Blazer76
1/2 ton status
It is UHMW. It was flat to start with but I rolled it to the correct ID.
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H1 inserts, checking interest
- Thread starter 1976Blazer76
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Looks like a working prototype. Will the UHMW hold it'sown shape after it has been formed? Or does it want to relax back flat? Is there enough material at the overlap to countersink the bolt head?
Looking good.
Looking good.
1976Blazer76
1/2 ton status
my first one didn't want to hold shape so this round I over rolled it and it came back to the right shape. I was thinking the same thing about a countersunk hole but there just isn't enough meat for it there. Each piece of the overlap is only a 1/4" thick.
I am thinking about trying yet another method...
I am thinking about trying yet another method...
Try counter sinking the holes for flat head screws. The nuts can stick out into the tires without any problems. Just add more bolts if your not comfortable with the strength of the material left. You can also make the over lap portion longer so you could put a zig zag bolt pattern into it.
If you don't know what I'm talking about I can draw it up in Autocad and email it to you.
1976Blazer76
1/2 ton status
I understand what you're saying, I will try that at my next go. I totally agree about the countersunk bolts, but regardless the nut is going to have to stick up.
I am also throwing around the idea of making this a two piece insert. My only issue with this all right now is the material is spreading apart a bit after it is rolled, so I am going to have to keep playing with that.
Bringing this back up. Any updates?
1976Blazer76
1/2 ton status
Bringing this back up. Any updates?
Still working on it slowly. Working on making it two piece.
runamok151
1 ton status
i'm very interested too, depending on price
1976Blazer76
1/2 ton status
Sorry for lacking much progress on this. I am still working on it slowly. Just got married and all my extra energy has been going to my pregnant wife and keeping her comfortable and happy. I will get some updates soon I hope.
