Dissent offroad aluminum and steel skid plates.

[benc]

Very interested, excited to see more info.

Are you planning to utilize the stock cross member or replace it with one integral to the skid? I don't like the idea of having to remove the cross member to drop the skid. Though my factory skids and cross member have taken a beating.

That is the plan, in hopes to keep the cost down and make installation and removal an easy process.

 

[dsw1020]

I am definitely in for these. Ill need them when my bumper comes in!

 

[bushdoctor]

Am ready for another trip up north . Count me in. Been waiting for this a while. Aluminium

 

[CurbsEnthusiasm]

Going to have to pray to the AHC gods, after installing all your accessories, Ben! Looks great!

 

[Geo Hog]

@benc I just sent you an email yesterday to purchase bumpers. I'm interested in skid plates, as well.

 

[abuck99]

Dang- a year late for me. Will be interested to see how the belly skid design comes out. Ive got mixed feelings about my slee belly skid- and the pita it is to access TCase fill & drain, access the ujoint for lubing. Any substantial drive shaft work, the whole belly skid has to come down and disconnected from the T-case.

Glad your still investing R&D in 100s

 

[SierraWheeler]

Definitely in for a set. Probably aluminum, but could go for steel depending on weight/cost/strength ratio/etc.

 

[neilsen100]

So I don't assume I"ll ask if the aluminum will be significantly lighter than steel. Now assuming the answer is "yes", I'm interested in the aluminum skids.

 

[Get outside]

Nice @benc! Keep it up! I'm interested!

 

[benc]

So I don't assume I"ll ask if the aluminum will be significantly lighter than steel. Now assuming the answer is "yes", I'm interested in the aluminum skids.

Yes! Looking at about 80-90 lbs for all 3 in aluminum and about 200lbs in steel.
This should ease anyone's concern about the aluminum being strong enough. The aluminum version will be 1/4".

 

[benc]

Dang- a year late for me. Will be interested to see how the belly skid design comes out. Ive got mixed feelings about my slee belly skid- and the pita it is to access TCase fill & drain, access the ujoint for lubing. Any substantial drive shaft work, the whole belly skid has to come down and disconnected from the T-case.

Glad your still investing R&D in 100s

Yes, ease of access and ease of removal and installation is key. As with all my products I try to focus as much time on these aspects as looks and strength.
This seams to be a key aspect lacking in the design process for many.

 

[Get outside]

Is it too early for ballpark cost? I'm NOT holding you to whatever numbers you say here! I understand there's a lot involved in producing anything!

 

[Kabanstva]

That drawing looks great! Even more excited now.

You should laser cut your logo into the front skid plate.

 

[benc]

Is it too early for ballpark cost? I'm NOT holding you to whatever numbers you say here! I understand there's a lot involved in producing anything!

It will be comparable to similar options, probably even a little less.

 

[benc]

That drawing looks great! Even more excited now.

You should laser cut your logo into the front skid plate.

I'm going to try and ingrave it so it's a little lower key, don't want it to clash with the bumper logo

 

[COGerding]

+1 on interest. Aluminum & 4th piece connecting to front.

 

[SierraWheeler]

Will you be considering making a 4th piece to match up with the 1" body lift front bumper brackets?

 

[Jcrider48]

Can wait to add some aluminum skids. I'll be waiting impatiently.

 

[benc]

Will you be considering making a 4th piece to match up with the 1" body lift front bumper brackets?

Yes.

 

[benc]

Getting it all dialed in With steel first.
Almost there! Once it's finalized in steel I will cut aluminum.