quote:I've got some closed cell "neoprene-like" foam with an adhesive backing, it's about 1/8" thick.
I put strips along the bottom of the tub on the sides and rear, and also on top of the ZF shifter box and an a couple other places where it looks like the tub comes close.
Having a tub is pretty handy when driving around.
I did the same with my tub. Also added a couple of wooden 2x2 blocks and closed cell neoprene foam rubber under the front flat lip on the trunk tub so it rests on the camber bar brace that goes across the middle of the engine compartment right behind the engine. That helps carry the load of anything put into the trunk tub so it's less likely to rub and chafe my fresh engine compartment.
Let me know if anyone wants some pictures and I'll take them Sunday.
Realized I never posted these pics...
This is to protect against a loaded up trunk tub scuffing and rubbing against your engine compartment and damaging the finish.
I've been told that the original camber bar brace (engine bay brace) that didn't go straight across, but actually raised up a couple inches, was designed to meet the front lip of the trunk tub and provide support to carry whatever load was in the tub, otherwise the fiberglass flexes under load and wears through your finish in the engine compartment. Since I have the Hall brace that goes straight across, I added a couple of blocks with foam rubber to provide the missing support, as well as some additional foam rubber where my tub showed previous contact to the body and ZF.
