errance

Hello folks,

Following many recommendations from this forum, I am about to order some DEI Cool Tape to wrap my lower ball joint and outer tie rod ends. Do I need the 1 3/8 width:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/DEI-010408/

Or the 2in width?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/DEI-010413/

2in is significantly more expensive, so I'd like to get away with the 1 3/8 if possible.

Thanks!

travisnd

I have both... I honestly can't remember which I used.. but here's a picture for reference. I'm thinking 2" is what works best.

EDIT - Those links you posted are for a 15' roll of 1 3/8" and a 60' roll of 2", that's why the 2" is so much more expensive.

Jason

I use off the shelf metal tape.

froggy47

I was thinking the narrow tape will conform better to the odd shape being wrapped. I have also used regular alum tape which is almost free.

Not sure it makes much difference as long as you do something.

vette6aut0x

Looking At the pic, I noticed a plastic zip tie. I would recommend a stainless steel zip or safety wire.

ssdeuce

Do you wrap the upper ball joint too or does it not see as much heat?

Thanks!

Jason

The spindle blocks the heat from the upper joint.

travisnd

Oddly enough I've been doing it this way for over 5 years w/o issue. The DEI tape apparently reflects enough heat that the standard plastic ties have no issues. I've never had one melt or fail.

jlutherva

I also used a fire resistant tape with a layer of heavy aluminum foil held in place with a wire ties over all of the boots. No problems with the plastic wire ties melting.

Jim