skid plats

[hammertime#205]

what is the best thing to use to make cheap but strong skid plates?

 

[hammertime#205]

I have a old stop sign does anyone think this will work?

 

[Awk08]

i used a stop sign before for a frame skid, lasted for a few years, but the swinger skid takes way more abuse, stock is the only ones that last for me, heavy rocks 'round here

 

[hammertime#205]

Thanks I am keeping the swinger one it works good I just need one for my frame? How would you bolt it on?

 

[Awk08]

i used u-bolts facing upwards on my old '96, back in the day,
now i use the flatest head 1/4-20 bolt i can find, and 3/4" conduit staps on top, to hook the frame, 2 on the sides, and 2 in back
in the front, try to leave it long enuf, to have a slight bend, and mount under the bottom 2 bumper bolts < that also assures it won't hook on anything while riding

 

[specialized7]

use these coduient(sp?) pipe hanges from home depot
i made mine out of signs, that i "found"

 

[hammertime#205]

Cool thanks. I will have to try this. what do you have on yours now?

 

[Awk08]

i also this last time (yeah, i've over abused a few)
glued pieces of 2" rubber hose to the bottom of the frame in about 6 spots, to help absorb any hard blows, and it keeps the skid from rubbing dirt thru the paint and rusting, it also helps when flushing the dirt and debris out when cleaning

 

[specialized7]

thats a great idea awk im going to do that

 

[hammertime#205]

Ya that a awesome. thanks

 

[Awk08]

i cut the hose length wise in half , then 2" long, and used "goop" to glue them on, 1 each where the clamps go

 

[chevymuddman]

howd i know you would be all over this post awk.

 

[Awk08]

howd i know you would be all over this post awk.

because "awk mountain" just luv's skidplates
i think i hear her calling for you !!!!!

 

[chevymuddman]

ive had many sleepless nights over her.my stocker is still on there too.

 

[hammertime#205]

how thick do they need to be? 28,22,19gage?