When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
I have removed every clamp I’ve seen for 10+ years. Many AFTER they rubbed a hole in the line.
Are there any reports of shortened lifespan from vibra loc sleeves or other issues related to removing the clamps??
I have always seen those as superfluous and likely the result of an engineer who was sure we’d need them. Having worked with engineers my entire life, I imagine the guy arguing his point to the extent that the others’ finally conceded so he’d STFU.
(BTW, this kind of thing actually happens EVERY DAY!)
A member's recent fuel line rupture (albeit on an OBS, with flexible fuel lines, not hard lines like the 99-03) reminded me of this write up, which caused me to see @pirate4x4_camo unanswered question.
I'd like to answer this question by recommending to NOT purchase another OEM clamp, and instead either use a larger clamp with a rubber protection sleeve, or not use any clamp at all.
I've updated the original post and thread title to also include the driver's side hard fuel line clamp replacement behind the top alternator, and to further illustrate the difference between an OEM clamp and a superior aftermarket clamp.
I also added four new photos at the end of the original post detailing the differences on the driver's side.
super delayed reaction as I rarely look at my mentions,
I made my own clamp that is vibration resistant, pretty sure I have posted pics of it somewhere. anyhow,
I was looking for the part number so I could order one just out of curiosity I wanted to see if there had ever been a revised part produced.
guess I wasnt all that intrested since I never pursued it past making my own.
09-27-2020, 07:14 AM
