Fuel tank / tool box brackets

[3rdmdqm]

While disassembling and stripping for paint the heavy steel L brackets that bolt to the frame and support/hold the fuel tank and tool box, I noticed the mating surfaces of the brackets were lined with what appears to be a thin webbing strip. I'm guessing this was used to prevent vibration and moisture/rust? They are old and brittle and need to be replaced. I was thinking of replacing these with ice/rain shield rubber membrane used as a waterproof membrane/sheathing/flashing on home exteriors. It can be cut into any width/length strip needed and is a nice thickness. Has anyone else done this or am I missing something and would need to put the actual webbing strap back on for some reason? The rain/ice barrier comes with a sticky adhesive already on one side and bonds like glue.

 

[rustystud]

While disassembling and stripping for paint the heavy steel L brackets that bolt to the frame and support/hold the fuel tank and tool box, I noticed the mating surfaces of the brackets were lined with what appears to be a thin webbing strip. I'm guessing this was used to prevent vibration and moisture/rust? They are old and brittle and need to be replaced. I was thinking of replacing these with ice/rain shield rubber membrane used as a waterproof membrane/sheathing/flashing on home exteriors. It can be cut into any width/length strip needed and is a nice thickness. Has anyone else done this or am I missing something and would need to put the actual webbing strap back on for some reason? The rain/ice barrier comes with a sticky adhesive already on one side and bonds like glue.

I used an old inner tube and cut it into strips and using adhesive glue bonded it to my brackets. Has worked great for years now.
So your idea should work also.

 

[pitpawten]

I used some nylon webbing on mine, rubber would probably have been better like rusty used