Spreader Boots

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I need to purchase some spreader boots or equivalent to fit spreader diameter of 1 3/4 " (44mm approx).

However, I can only find them at £25 plus postage.

Does any one know where I can source them cheaper as they seem to self destruct in about 3 years !

Thanks

 

[VicS]

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they seem to self destruct in about 3 years !

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I cannot remeber where I bought them or what they cost ..... wouldn't be relevant now anyway........ but mine are 30 years old!

Taped on with black insulation tape 'cos that seems to be unaffected by sunlight and then covered with white tape to look nice. That is renewed every year or it falls off.

 

[Skyva_2]

These people may be worth asking:

http://www.force4.co.uk/Search/spreader/

 

[lw395]

Make them of wetsuit material or similar and bind them on with lots of tape.
Or just use lots of tape!
Proper job would be leather.

 

[oldsaltoz]

Sheepskin with the wool still attached, try your local car seat cover maker. They will last for many years.

 

[Refueler]

Me I used practice baseballs ... the plastic sort with holes in ... cut a couple of the links ... slipped over and then a cable tie snipped and jaggy end pushed round inside the ball.

At 50p each ... already into 3rd season ... for me I don't care if they look what they are - they work. Just thought - if I do have to replace, I'll see if I can get red and green next time !!