Debate is over. Pex is better than copper - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

KrazyRay · 02-06-2014, 09:02 PM

At least for using on striker plates! I bought a new striker at autozone and installed it on the driver side of my 87 GMC and then I sleeved pex pipe on the passenger side. Both doors now shut easily, but the passenger side was pretty much free. It was suggested on another thread so I thought I would try.

bnoon · 02-06-2014, 09:35 PM

I did that a few weeks ago. So much better I can't even believe it!

KQQL IT · 02-06-2014, 10:28 PM

Big truck Nylon air line works too. And comes red n blue

willett · 02-07-2014, 01:38 AM

Cool! Never thought of that!!

cory d · 02-07-2014, 01:58 AM

I just used a piece of pvc I found in a junk pile.

is it this stuff? i am guessing the 3/4" is OD. if so. $6 for 10 feet is cheap. and you could giv some to your buddies and keep spares in the truck http://www.homedepot.com/p/SharkBite...2?N=5yc1vZbuty

cory d · 02-07-2014, 02:06 AM

searched around. looks like people are using half inch.
http://c10forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15889

bnoon · 02-07-2014, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cory d

searched around. looks like people are using half inch.
http://c10forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15889

Correct. 1/2 inch. The 3/4 works but is too big and can catch/pinch weird. I tried that first and then went back and got the 1/2 and it works better without pinching. Also, Menards had it cheaper than Home Depot. I got a 3' section for under 3 bucks, plus I slid it into their bag sale for an extra 14% off.

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Originally Posted by Wrecked1982

does it wear out fast?

Granted I've only had it on a few weeks, but there is no wear at all that I can see. The bushing rolls as it slides into the lock mechanism, so I'm guessing wear will be minimal. People have been doing this for years. Plus, I've still got 2'9" left after doing two trucks... I'm guessing I will run out of years before I run out of PEX tubing.

Wrecked1982 · 02-07-2014, 01:04 PM

does it wear out fast?

dieseldawg142 · 02-07-2014, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Wrecked1982

does it wear out fast?

nope, my boat trailer had little plastic sleeves in the spring bushings that disintegrated, made some out of grey pex-they lasted for yrs!

rusty76 · 02-08-2014, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dieseldawg142

nope, my boat trailer had little plastic sleeves in the spring bushings that disintegrated, made some out of grey pex-they lasted for yrs!

Grey pex is Quest. You won't find that in stores any more. It's been discontinued for years. Stuff was a problem child, but pex is cheap and everywhere now. I get scraps off jobs for different things. Now I need to use it for my strikers.....

Axle · 02-09-2014, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Wrecked1982

does it wear out fast?

It lasts a lot longer than the electrical tape I used to wrap around the strikers.

Alex.

manimal · 02-07-2014, 07:46 PM

does the washer come off? i tried on my Ford(pretty much the same style stiker) and the washer was staked on....

KrazyRay · 02-07-2014, 08:48 PM

Try putting the washer in a vise while you spin the striker and it should unthread.

bnoon · 02-07-2014, 08:51 PM

The last washers on mine were easy enough to spin off by hand.

Wrecked1982 · 02-07-2014, 09:34 PM

the trailer spring shakle bolt sleeve is a nice idea also ,ill try it for sure

87chevy.com · 02-07-2014, 10:47 PM

I sleeved my original strikers about 2-3 years and still going strong. And if they did wear out, the minimum length of pex pipe is like 8 feet.. so the 5 bucks for the stick of pex will last the life of the truck and its siblings...

bnoon · 02-08-2014, 12:01 AM

3 feet sections available at Menards and 3 bucks. Still, no way I'll ever use it all.

Maynard · 02-08-2014, 03:05 AM

Oh, hallelujah. I'm on this at sunup. Thanks for posting this.

1slo_camaro · 02-08-2014, 10:03 AM

subscribing so I can find this in a few weeks when i get back to my truck

02-06-2014, 09:02 PM	#1
KrazyRay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 4,827	Debate is over. Pex is better than copper At least for using on striker plates! I bought a new striker at autozone and installed it on the driver side of my 87 GMC and then I sleeved pex pipe on the passenger side. Both doors now shut easily, but the passenger side was pretty much free. It was suggested on another thread so I thought I would try. Attached Images

02-06-2014, 09:35 PM	#2
bnoon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Des Moines IA Posts: 1,250	Re: Debate is over. Pex is better than copper I did that a few weeks ago. So much better I can't even believe it! __________________ - 1981 Sierra 454, NV4500 swap - 2006 Z06, 25k miles - 1973 Nova - Project CarNova Virus on Youtube

02-06-2014, 10:28 PM	#3
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,316	Re: Debate is over. Pex is better than copper Big truck Nylon air line works too. And comes red n blue __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

02-07-2014, 01:38 AM	#4
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: Debate is over. Pex is better than copper Cool! Never thought of that!! __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

02-07-2014, 01:58 AM	#5
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: Debate is over. Pex is better than copper I just used a piece of pvc I found in a junk pile. is it this stuff? i am guessing the 3/4" is OD. if so. $6 for 10 feet is cheap. and you could giv some to your buddies and keep spares in the truck http://www.homedepot.com/p/SharkBite...2?N=5yc1vZbuty __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

02-07-2014, 02:06 AM	#6
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: Debate is over. Pex is better than copper searched around. looks like people are using half inch. http://c10forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15889 __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

02-07-2014, 01:04 PM	#8
Wrecked1982 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cold Canada Posts: 310	Re: Debate is over. Pex is better than copper does it wear out fast?

02-07-2014, 07:46 PM	#12
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Debate is over. Pex is better than copper does the washer come off? i tried on my Ford(pretty much the same style stiker) and the washer was staked on.... __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

02-07-2014, 08:48 PM	#13
KrazyRay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 4,827	Re: Debate is over. Pex is better than copper Try putting the washer in a vise while you spin the striker and it should unthread.

02-07-2014, 08:51 PM	#14
bnoon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Des Moines IA Posts: 1,250	Re: Debate is over. Pex is better than copper The last washers on mine were easy enough to spin off by hand. __________________ - 1981 Sierra 454, NV4500 swap - 2006 Z06, 25k miles - 1973 Nova - Project CarNova Virus on Youtube

02-07-2014, 09:34 PM	#15
Wrecked1982 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cold Canada Posts: 310	Re: Debate is over. Pex is better than copper the trailer spring shakle bolt sleeve is a nice idea also ,ill try it for sure

02-07-2014, 10:47 PM	#16
87chevy.com BMW & ASE Master Certified Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,266	Re: Debate is over. Pex is better than copper I sleeved my original strikers about 2-3 years and still going strong. And if they did wear out, the minimum length of pex pipe is like 8 feet.. so the 5 bucks for the stick of pex will last the life of the truck and its siblings... __________________ 1987 Silverado - L83 5.3 w/ 6L80e ,A/C,P/W,P/L,TILT, HID projectors, Wilwood C-10 Pro Spindles w/ 2018 silverado front brakes & C-5 Corvette Rear Disc Brakes 1999 BMW 528i - 5.7 LS1 w/ 4l60e, Ford 8.8 IRS w31 spline posi & FX-r projector retrofit New project: 2006 BMW x5 6cyl AWD to L83 6l80e 4wd to 2WD / RWD A poor man buy's it twice finally got my domain name back, 87chevy.com.... site rework in progress

02-08-2014, 12:01 AM	#17
bnoon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Des Moines IA Posts: 1,250	Re: Debate is over. Pex is better than copper 3 feet sections available at Menards and 3 bucks. Still, no way I'll ever use it all. __________________ - 1981 Sierra 454, NV4500 swap - 2006 Z06, 25k miles - 1973 Nova - Project CarNova Virus on Youtube

02-08-2014, 03:05 AM	#18
Maynard Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 27	Re: Debate is over. Pex is better than copper Oh, hallelujah. I'm on this at sunup. Thanks for posting this.

02-08-2014, 10:03 AM	#19
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