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| | | | Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 44 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 44 | I bought some rubber chain covers and they are really stiff. wont let the chain lay in a nice tight loop . any suggestions. thanks | | | | | Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 771 Former BMW Rider | | Former BMW Rider Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 771 | jacksun,
I used some old bicycle tire inner tube. Certainly not high tech, but functional and provides adequate protection for the tailgate. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 Gas Pumper | | Gas Pumper Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 | Not sure what kind of rubber so do this at your own risk.. use a heat gun when the chains are in the right position and don't overdo it! Maybe. (a blow dryer may work) | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,270 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,270 | I don't think that the aftermarket rubber is even close to matching the original thickness or flexibility. But then who knows what the original was like 60 years later.
Carl
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 815 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 815 | Andy, I did the same thing. It works and looks right. Steve | | |
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