Skid Plate material / mounting

[Isotel]

ok, so ive got a flat Belly, well the t-case hangs just a bit

id like it to go from the Flywheel all the way to the rear of the t-case..

Now ive got some ideas on how to build a Skid plate.. Here is my idea.. 1" Angle Iron Frame or SQ Tubing Frame.. Skin the Bottom with 3/16 steel, then add another 1/4" of the Plastic Poly type Cutting board stuff Countersink some Alen head bolts to connect the two together!

Hows that sound?? im not planning on draging my truck across every rock in the country, but want good protection and piece of mind when i decide to tackle the harder stuff

Next is mounting.. I was thinking some way to make it Easy to remove, Maybe Poly bushings with Pins.. i dont know, Give me some ideas, or photos.. I dont want any Bolts hanging down to get trashed or hung up on.

 

[Mace]

Use bolts in the stock holes. Works great.. you do need some additional support in the rear tho.

 

[bandy rooster]

sounds good, was what i was planning on doing too. did you price any 1/4" UMHW plastic sheeting yet? so is your skid plate going to hang down 1" then its going to be covered with the plate then UMHW skid plate, i think its a could idea- go fow wit.

 

[bandy rooster]

i also considered 5/16" - 3/8's plane aluminum skid plate but might be more expensive...

 

[Isotel]

i was looking at HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) not sure what the differnce is between that and UMHW, but maybe $50 or so for a 1/4" sheet

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/pr...e=USPlastic&category_name=72&product_id=10369


Yea The bottom of the skid will end up about 3/4" below the frame rails..

Aluminum is pricy.. and i cant weld to it..

Im just trying to decide how much Beef i need.. lol

 

[Mace]

go UHMW.. HDPE will shatter..

 

[RVBtruck]

We've been using aluminum for skid plates mostly for weight. If weight isn't too muck of a concern then go steel, cheaper and stronger. (prolly even go thinner) 1"x1" bolt on framework and tin sheets is another way I've seen work well but lose some clearance.

mostly falls into the how much$ you're willing to spend and how much time.

 

[Isotel]

cool

here is the price list from this particular vendor for the UHMW

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/pr...e=USPlastic&category_name=73&product_id=10214

Thanks for the heads up.. Quite a large Price difference..

 

[Isotel]

mostly falls into the how much$ you're willing to spend and how much time.

pretty much describes building a 4x4 Rig

 

[2badfjs]

no price break for doubling the size.

 

[Isotel]

http://www.interstateplastics.com/detail.aspx?ID=UHMW-SN02

this sites a little better on the price, but still about $100 for a 48"x48" sheet

Gives me some leftovers to coat the bottom of my Sliders!

anyone elce have mounting methods??

 

[D'Animal]

This may be is a silly question but I have to ask it. How in the world did you get everything tucked up in the frame like that?

 

[35xj]

is 1/4 uhmw gonna be enough with a substantial backbone?

 

[Mace]

Mine is 1/2"

 

[bandy rooster]

is 1/4 uhmw gonna be enough with a substantial backbone?

hes getting the UMHW not for strength but because resists friction,you'll be able to "slide over obstacles better," the steel that would be used underneath it would be the backbone of the skidplate

 

[FRIZZLEFRY]

I used a 36"x36"x.5" piece of 6061 for mine.Prolly gonna skin it with some UHMW and countersink the bolts when I get time

 

[Mace]

hes getting the UMHW not for strength but because resists friction,you'll be able to "slide over obstacles better," the steel that would be used underneath it would be the backbone of the skidplate

1/4" will still probably bunch up and tear..

Its good stuff but with 4K sitting on it..

 

[Isotel]

This may be is a silly question but I have to ask it. How in the world did you get everything tucked up in the frame like that?

The Short answer is a Clocked T-case (dana 300) and a 2 piece front driveshaft..
My buildup has alot of info on it..



thanks for all the replys.. Mace, dose your's have some sort of a frame on top? or is it just the plastic?

Im thinking now maybe a couple of cross pieces with 3/8" UHMW

 

[AZFJ]

heres mine...I think it's 3/8..holds up to all the abuse I can dish out!..."L" brakets welded to inside the frame rails to keep the skid flush with bottom of frame...