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Damn, this is our first and only!
Helps I'm retired though, so when I'm not making automotive parts (for 2 local shops here), I'm making signs for others.
Skid plate DXF anyone? Update - made my own
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Damn, this is our first and only!
Helps I'm retired though, so when I'm not making automotive parts (for 2 local shops here), I'm making signs for others.
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Haven't been here in awhile, but saw I had received several message requests for this file set for my skid so thought I'd upload the DXF for y'all
Please refer to the first page cardboard cutout as I had scribed some sort of info for the bend lines, otherwise I suggest using cardboard as I forgot what the angles were exactly - if I were to guess I'd say the first bend was around 2" down from the top, with the next one being around 6.25" from the top, and well...up to someone to figure the third but I'd venture around the 10" mark
Since I have a ton of hardware, I'm hoping someone can chime in here to provide the pitch for the front three M8 bolts (for others to follow)
As for the mounts, I used two carriage bolts for those that go into the skid measuring at 8mm (for the square head) and 21mm length for the threaded portion; use a nylock on the end of it for your nut so you don't have to worry about it come loose at all
For the mounts that sandwich the frame, I used two M10 bolts for a total length of 106mm
Please refer to the first page cardboard cutout as I had scribed some sort of info for the bend lines, otherwise I suggest using cardboard as I forgot what the angles were exactly - if I were to guess I'd say the first bend was around 2" down from the top, with the next one being around 6.25" from the top, and well...up to someone to figure the third but I'd venture around the 10" mark
Since I have a ton of hardware, I'm hoping someone can chime in here to provide the pitch for the front three M8 bolts (for others to follow)
As for the mounts, I used two carriage bolts for those that go into the skid measuring at 8mm (for the square head) and 21mm length for the threaded portion; use a nylock on the end of it for your nut so you don't have to worry about it come loose at all
For the mounts that sandwich the frame, I used two M10 bolts for a total length of 106mm
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Tons of people clicking this thread since updating it lol hopefully it works out but if it's a bad design let me know
Regardless, I forgot I had purchased this custom "u bolt" as I got the idea from another manufacturer using one of these
However, I couldn't confirm it on my own rig since I never got around to checking
If someone can confirm the exact dimensions of the LC frame, I can check to see if my u bolt would work and provide the dimensions used when I ordered it
If going this route, you would only need to cut one of the frame mount brackets (versus needing two) and simply adjust the hole size
I wouldn't mind adjusting and uploading a new file for using the u bolt method
Regardless, I forgot I had purchased this custom "u bolt" as I got the idea from another manufacturer using one of these
However, I couldn't confirm it on my own rig since I never got around to checking
If someone can confirm the exact dimensions of the LC frame, I can check to see if my u bolt would work and provide the dimensions used when I ordered it
If going this route, you would only need to cut one of the frame mount brackets (versus needing two) and simply adjust the hole size
I wouldn't mind adjusting and uploading a new file for using the u bolt method
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Measured the frame right before the mount for the rear suspension trailing arm. It's 2 11/16" wide by 6" tall. It's actually a little short of the 2 11/16", but is more than 2 5/8", so maybe 2 21/32"?
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Thank you for these!
So, my u bolt carries a 6 3/16" opening at the bend but seems to have one leg angled causing the bend to close up to 6 1/16" at the threads
Whoever was working the machinery went a bit too far and expected much more bend back possibly
However with a 2 11/16" width, this u bolt will not work as it would not have any room for the 1/4" frame mount used
I'll try to look up the supplier later and post back for those it may help if they choose to go this route. Just need to add more length to the threaded ends to account for the thickness of the frame plate used
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Coming back to this - I had ordered this u bolt through Pacific Trailers in a size they already sell
6 1/8" x 3" x 1/2"
Again, just to be clear the size will not work as there is not enough length on the threads.
Looking around, I'd say the safest bet is using this store - 1/2 Inch Diameter U-Bolts - Square - https://uboltstore.com/products/1-2-inch-diameter-square-u-bolt?variant=42577896702165
A leg length of 4" would allow the use of 1/4" for the frame mount as well as fully threading on a nut at the end.
However, I cannot speak for their tolerance levels so it would be up to anyone here to choose 6" or 6 1/4" for the inside diameter.
Keep in mind these are mild steel and uncoated so they will rust if not treated/painted.
Forgot who it was at one point that asked me about a CAT skid, I have a larger CNC table and could accommodate such a request if dimensions were provided.
