What is a Fiber Block?

[JerseyHarold]

I've been reading about body adjustment (door fit, etc.) and the factory literature keeps mentioning a 'fiber block' (or wedge). What is it made out of and where would you get one?

[Plymouthy Adams]

most fiber blocks are PHENOLIC resin based products...they can be cut to any shape you want with a band saw but I recommend that you cut it with a respirator or at minimum water flowing over the surface if you use a hacksaw etc...they are extemely durable and are less prone to bugger paint as compared to metal...stiffer than most woods laying about the shop

[greg g]

Chunk o 2X4 will work in a pinch.

Edited August 6, 2009 by greg g

[PatS....]

Wood is fiber. Fiber block is a hunk of 2X4.

Remember, an engineer wrote that factory literature.

[Andydodge]

Yep, fibre block is a piece of wood........further adjustments may have been made with an engineers adjustment tool.......10lb hammer.........andyd