polyethylene blocks???

brumbybear · Post by **brumbybear** » Fri May 07, 2010 9:45 am

hi guys just wondering if you could use poyethylene blocks to body lift an 89 brumby?? or wouldnt it work...

cheers lasty

Wraith · Post by **Wraith** » Fri May 07, 2010 11:23 am

Standard polyethelene would wear way too quickly. Its just too soft. Go for UHDPE (Ultra High Density Poly Etheylene). Much better wearing characteristics.

I use the stuff at work all the time. I have turned up bushings out of it for various tools and what not, and they are holding up very well.

Another you might consider is Nylon, which is available in sheet form as well.

Why do you want to go this route??? To cut down weight presumably???

ScubyRoo · Post by **ScubyRoo** » Fri May 07, 2010 4:01 pm

I've heard of lift kits for hilux's made out of plastic stuff - maybe that which you're talking about?

2coupedup · Post by **2coupedup** » Sat May 08, 2010 4:59 pm

some mobs in america using this already for subies... very easy to shape the blocks for a snug fit...

cheers

spike · Post by **spike** » Sat May 08, 2010 7:22 pm

Wraith wrote:Standard polyethelene would wear way too quickly. Its just too soft. Go for UHDPE (Ultra High Density Poly Etheylene). Much better wearing characteristics.

ummm i cant see why you need wear capabilities in lifting blocks, if you do the bolts up tight and they go all the way though instead of threading the polyethelene then you want crush characteristics and not wear

2coupedup · Post by **2coupedup** » Sun May 09, 2010 10:01 am

so true mate...

brumbybear · Post by **brumbybear** » Sun May 09, 2010 10:27 am

i was only thinking P.E blocks due to my old man had a few spare blocks from when he lift his patrol... that and its cheap 2 buy