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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 11:36 AM
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OK, so I have everything i need for my super flexy bastard pack, except spring liners. Where the hell can I buy a roll of 2 1/2" wide spring liner? The biggest I can find online is 2 1/4", and it has a lip so I can't use it. I'd really rather not have to pay a crazy amount of money for sheets of UHMW-PE but it's not looking good.

Anyone have a source for 2.5" wide leaf liner material?
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 12:53 PM
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Are you trying to do full length liners or would just tips work?
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 03:04 PM
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full length
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 03:51 PM
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Oh ok, ill keep looking to see if I can come up with anything to help you out.
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 04:49 PM
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Check these out, maybe this will work for you., there for 67-69 camaro which has a 2 1/2 inch leaf spring.


http://m.summitracing.com/parts/OER-K654/Overview/
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 06:44 PM
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whoh, 1969 camaro has a 2.5" leaf spring? Why the hell are liners for this width so rare then lol. Thanks for the info those might work - I'd still prefer a roll though
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 08:32 PM
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I would assume Most of the wider leaf spring setups came with only the plastic tips as far .. And yea most light duty GM vechicles. ( Camaros, trans am, s10 etc ) had the 2.5 " leafs. Atleast that's what I've always seen under them lol. Correct me if I'm wrong lol. Yea I'd assume you'd get more out of a roll of the stuff but that kits a start anyway lol
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 08:42 PM
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Deaver sells the liner, 100' roll if I remember correctly. they are proud of that slick stuff.

I don't see it on their website so call them; Deaver
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 08:46 PM
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yikes...100ft? I don't need that much lol. Maybe 20'.
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564
yikes...100ft? I don't need that much lol. Maybe 20'.
You'll be surprised how much you use of that roll, plus if there is some left, sell it.
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 08:50 PM
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hmmm...true
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