Advantages/Disadvantages to these (brake,fuel) line clips?

[crakarjax]

I'm considering using two different types of clips to attach my lines to the frame/crossmember. The first looks really clean, and basically secures the line between the clip and frame with friction.

The second type has a rubber piece that insulates the line, looks kind of crappy but also would hold the line off the frame a bit to prevent rubbing better.

I'm wondering what others have used? I like the simplicity of the stainless "p" clips but it seems like they might put more stress on the line compared to the padded type.

[jlaird]

I don't think stress will be much of an issue. I did look at the stainless ones when I was shopping for them and wondered if there would be any movement of the line between the clip and frame. I like the functionality of the rubber ones u pictured, but like you said, the looks of them are not the greatest if your're going for more of a custom look. For that reason, I went with these and really liked them:

https://www.made4uproducts.com/

[Fitz]

Why not make your own? Two pieces of 3/8 X1/2 X 36 inch aluminum bar stock clamped together in a drill vise. Drill 1/4 and 3/8 in holes using the sep line between the bar stock as a guide, saw them to length and cross drill for the mounting screw. Takes about 20 minutes to make 2 dozen and the cost is 3 dollars if you buy the stock at home depot. They look good when they're done, too!@

[jlaird]

Nice Fitz!

[crakarjax]

Originally Posted by Fitz

Why not make your own? Two pieces of 3/8 X1/2 X 36 inch aluminum bar stock clamped together in a drill vise. Drill 1/4 and 3/8 in holes using the sep line between the bar stock as a guide, saw them to length and cross drill for the mounting screw. Takes about 20 minutes to make 2 dozen and the cost is 3 dollars if you buy the stock at home depot. They look good when they're done, too!@

That does look pretty nice! Interesting routing that you have there, too. That's not a compression fitting that I see, is it