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08-06-07, 10:24 PM
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80s muncher
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skid plate thickness ?
i have a sheet of 3/16 steel laying on my garage floor.
is this thick enough for skinning a skid plate? may be able to get two or three skids out of it. 
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08-06-07, 11:54 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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Here's a recent discussion surrounding a 3/16" skid, Jim.........http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...highlight=skid
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08-07-07, 06:32 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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Jim,
I've got one of Bobby Moran's skidplates. His are 1/4" and I've had 90% to 95% of my rigs weight sitting firmly on the skid. It's held up great! http://forum.ih8mud.com/merchandise-storefront/25840-skidplates.html __________________ "A government big enough to give you everything you want, is big enough to take away everything you have." ~ Thomas Jefferson And yes, I'm on of those "Rural American's" that clings to his guns and his religion! 
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08-07-07, 08:13 AM
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My skid plate got some serious beating, it has bent at one place. I will post up pictures soon in my thread. __________________ 1983 BJ42LV 3B turbo diesel, 5 speed, power steering 24V Viair 450C, ARB locker front/rear, OME Heavy 4.56 R&P, BF Mud 255/85 (34") Warn M12000 24Volt http://www.ericleblanc.com/gallery/m...p?g2_itemId=20 |
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08-07-07, 08:29 AM
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80s muncher
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ok, my bad.
this won't be a free hanging plate. i'll be basicly tubing out the skid plate like Poser does and skinning the bottom of it. probably 4 cross tubes with spreaders. thanks for the links and info guys. 
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08-07-07, 12:56 PM
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Alright Jim, ya peaked my interest. My search for Poser's thread (This just might be common knowledge to EVERYONE but me....forgive please) turned up empty. Got a linky for me?
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08-07-07, 01:54 PM
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should be good jim
i went wimpy with mine at only 1/8" with major gusseting.. I finaly got to test it out on a a couple of hard landings a couple of weeks ago on eagle rock and its dented a bit __________________  1976 FJ40 TBI350 700R4 D300 SOA Locked 37" PBR's Protected by REDLINEColorado Land Cruisers - Club Redline Land Cruisers - PM me for info on our products or to order! CrAwLoRadO.com |
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08-07-07, 04:35 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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If it is taut like a trampoline and supported from all side with cross bracing it will be ok. If you are relying on it by itself, no go. The stock fj40 skids are 1/8, a 1/16 more is not enough. Pulling mangled skids from under my truck was humorous.
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08-07-07, 04:57 PM
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http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...ght=skid+plate
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08-07-07, 06:54 PM
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My skid is 3/16.. it's supported by 2 crossmembers, and the frame rails. it bent badly when I had it unsupported (initially had it hanging down at the back 1.5".
Once I tucked it up tight to th frame rails, it's holding up well, and it's something like 30x36".. __________________ Rich in NC FJ - '73 FJ-40 Cruggy - LSx/4-wheel steer Rockwells/4-link/coilovers/42's Build thread --> http://forum.ih8mud.com/hardcore-corner/124040-keeping-low-rockwells-k-under-knife-again.html '01 Chevy 2500HD 8.1 Allison Lux-o-tow |
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08-07-07, 07:30 PM
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