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**rs74** · 04-11-2013, 10:25 PM

I have been thinking about using rubber strips and putting between the tanks and saddles/straps. I see LMC sells a kit but not sure what they are made of. At least I think that is what they are selling. Anti-squeak? I want something that is going to hold up well and for a long time.

**rs74** · 04-11-2013, 10:37 PM

From what I have read is it pretty much either tar paper or maybe a cut up inner tube?

mooseknuckles · 04-11-2013, 10:39 PM

bicycle inner tube..

xole · 04-11-2013, 10:42 PM

I would look for a product called "quick roof" at your local home center in the roofing section. Google it.

**hatzie** · 04-11-2013, 11:03 PM

15lb or 30lb asphalt impregnated roofing felt is pretty close to the factory squeak strips. If you have a buddy in construction they can prolly get you the tail off a roll.

meatwagon83 · 04-11-2013, 11:15 PM

got any old tractor inner tubes lying around? they are pretty thick!

*JCampbell* · 04-12-2013, 12:02 AM

Roofing tar paper.

That's what LMC sent me when I ordered the "anti-squeak" kit. I was a little pissed paying over $20 for what amounted to construction debris.

Oh well...live and learn.

ToughBowtieTruck · 04-12-2013, 12:42 AM

I cut up a $7 Walmart rear floor mat to use as a rubber isolator when I do fuel tank r&r. Works as good as the original, but is thicker and lasts longer.

ssapach · 04-12-2013, 12:53 AM

I just cut up pieces of an inner tube for both my fuel tanks. Worked like a charm and I don't hear any squeaking yet.

dieseldawg142 · 04-12-2013, 07:14 AM

go to home depot or a local roofing outfit & get some EPDM rubber roofing. 2 problems with using bitumen based materials- will literally dissolve with gas contact, & no uv inhibitors, will break down. roofing EPDM is impervious to gas, heat & uv & you will never have to change them till your tanks rust-out

donut · 04-12-2013, 07:09 PM

good point dieseldawg142, but unless the tank is in the bed of the truck and you enjoy slobbering gas on it, gas and UV resistance aren't really necessary. I've seen many roofing felt isolators outlast the tanks.

Basically, use what you have easily available. Don't over think it.
I have used inner tube, roofing felt, rubber membrane roofing, ice and water shield....

Keep your eyes open for construction sites. With a little sweet talking, scraps can be available.

dieseldawg142 · 04-12-2013, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by donut

good point dieseldawg142, but unless the tank is in the bed of the truck and you enjoy slobbering gas on it, gas and UV resistance aren't really necessary. I've seen many roofing felt isolators outlast the tanks.

Basically, use what you have easily available. Don't over think it.
I have used inner tube, roofing felt, rubber membrane roofing, ice and water shield....

Keep your eyes open for construction sites. With a little sweet talking, scraps can be available.

i'm a roofer, so it just came natural!

Rubble · 04-12-2013, 07:34 PM

If you know any truckers,some 4" tie down straps would work too. Also round baler belting is pretty tough as well,the older 4 or 6" belts would work.I guess even some old seat belts doubled up too....
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Wellgeo03 · 04-12-2013, 08:45 PM

I have used some old round baler belting...worked great and will NEVER wear out!

MalibuSSwagon · 04-12-2013, 09:22 PM

Well, I had a thick fabric trunk mat laying around from a Civic, so I cut that into strips and used it. Works.

**rs74** · 04-12-2013, 09:32 PM

I will have to see if we have an old tube from one of the tractors laying around. I also have some mastic tape to put around your window flanges on new construction. That might work too. I thing we used all the ice and water shield when we built our house. Of those three surely I can come up with something.

Thanks for all the suggestions!

Tx Firefighter · 04-13-2013, 05:12 AM

Old seat belts work great.
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bigd65 · 04-13-2013, 07:24 AM

I went to a roofing company and they gave me some felt, I doubled it and it works great...
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04-11-2013, 10:25 PM	#1
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	What can I use for fuel tank padding between straps. I have been thinking about using rubber strips and putting between the tanks and saddles/straps. I see LMC sells a kit but not sure what they are made of. At least I think that is what they are selling. Anti-squeak? I want something that is going to hold up well and for a long time. __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

04-11-2013, 10:37 PM	#2
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: What can I use for fuel tank padding between straps. From what I have read is it pretty much either tar paper or maybe a cut up inner tube? __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

04-11-2013, 10:39 PM	#3
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: What can I use for fuel tank padding between straps. bicycle inner tube.. __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

04-11-2013, 10:42 PM	#4
xole Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 124	Re: What can I use for fuel tank padding between straps. I would look for a product called "quick roof" at your local home center in the roofing section. Google it. __________________ '86 Chevy K10 SWB Custom Deluxe 4x4 '94 Chevy Corvette '07 Ford Mustang '08 Lexus LS 460

04-11-2013, 11:03 PM	#5
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,928	Re: What can I use for fuel tank padding between straps. 15lb or 30lb asphalt impregnated roofing felt is pretty close to the factory squeak strips. If you have a buddy in construction they can prolly get you the tail off a roll. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.

04-11-2013, 11:15 PM	#6
meatwagon83 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Preble county ohio Posts: 1,914	Re: What can I use for fuel tank padding between straps. got any old tractor inner tubes lying around? they are pretty thick! __________________ "DON'T TOUCH THE TRIM!!"-Early Kyler

04-12-2013, 12:02 AM	#7
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: What can I use for fuel tank padding between straps. Roofing tar paper. That's what LMC sent me when I ordered the "anti-squeak" kit. I was a little pissed paying over $20 for what amounted to construction debris. Oh well...live and learn.

04-12-2013, 12:42 AM	#8
ToughBowtieTruck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MI Posts: 111	Re: What can I use for fuel tank padding between straps. I cut up a $7 Walmart rear floor mat to use as a rubber isolator when I do fuel tank r&r. Works as good as the original, but is thicker and lasts longer. __________________ -Josh "Mr. Simpson, there are thousands of people like you with no discernible talent." Duff World Records Division "Yeah, they're called Congress!!" -Homer Simpson

04-12-2013, 12:53 AM	#9
ssapach Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Two Hills, Alberta Posts: 207	Re: What can I use for fuel tank padding between straps. I just cut up pieces of an inner tube for both my fuel tanks. Worked like a charm and I don't hear any squeaking yet.

04-12-2013, 07:14 AM	#10
dieseldawg142 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: back 40, bc Posts: 3,808	Re: What can I use for fuel tank padding between straps. go to home depot or a local roofing outfit & get some EPDM rubber roofing. 2 problems with using bitumen based materials- will literally dissolve with gas contact, & no uv inhibitors, will break down. roofing EPDM is impervious to gas, heat & uv & you will never have to change them till your tanks rust-out

04-12-2013, 07:09 PM	#11
donut Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: S.C. Posts: 1,593	Re: What can I use for fuel tank padding between straps. good point dieseldawg142, but unless the tank is in the bed of the truck and you enjoy slobbering gas on it, gas and UV resistance aren't really necessary. I've seen many roofing felt isolators outlast the tanks. Basically, use what you have easily available. Don't over think it. I have used inner tube, roofing felt, rubber membrane roofing, ice and water shield.... Keep your eyes open for construction sites. With a little sweet talking, scraps can be available. __________________ '86 C-30 dually, 454/tbh400 '73 K-20 350/350/205 (sold ) I'm kinda like duct tape- no real purpose, but handy to have around.

04-12-2013, 07:34 PM	#13
Rubble Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Big Valley. Alberta Posts: 674	Re: What can I use for fuel tank padding between straps. If you know any truckers,some 4" tie down straps would work too. Also round baler belting is pretty tough as well,the older 4 or 6" belts would work.I guess even some old seat belts doubled up too.... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1977 Chev C30 454/465/14ff DRW 1974 Chev C20.350/465/14ff " Rock n Roll ain't noise pollution"

04-12-2013, 08:45 PM	#14
Wellgeo03 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Maryfield, Saskatchewan Posts: 93	Re: What can I use for fuel tank padding between straps. I have used some old round baler belting...worked great and will NEVER wear out!

04-12-2013, 09:22 PM	#15
MalibuSSwagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weare,NH Posts: 1,590	Re: What can I use for fuel tank padding between straps. Well, I had a thick fabric trunk mat laying around from a Civic, so I cut that into strips and used it. Works. __________________ Eric 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1986 Chevrolet C10\|5.3L\|TKO600\|Shortbed\|Custom Deluxe 1983 Malibu Wagon\|TPI 305\|T5 5 speed\|3.73 non-posi

04-12-2013, 09:32 PM	#16
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: What can I use for fuel tank padding between straps. I will have to see if we have an old tube from one of the tractors laying around. I also have some mastic tape to put around your window flanges on new construction. That might work too. I thing we used all the ice and water shield when we built our house. Of those three surely I can come up with something. Thanks for all the suggestions! __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie



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