Might want to counter sink those bolts or they will get mushroomed or broken off after a few hits.
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Might want to counter sink those bolts or they will get mushroomed or broken off after a few hits.
MARLIN--- One word: "IMPRESSIVE!!!"
now all you need is one of my good looking skid plates that won't protect S#@T to finish off the look:bgwg:
LOL, I thought about that, if you could figure out a way to put a steel backing on your fiberglass inserts, that would be perfect, although, that should be easy as an end user, just buy some sheet metal, and bend it to fit and bolt it straight onto the fiberglass. Plus, this is really just for the Moab trip and cosmetics. I usually only go in mud, so this is a very fancy splash guard. I just think that Ldubs looked sweet, and kind of copied it, well, not really kind of.Quote:
Originally Posted by rowhard
As far as counter sinking, I am actually getting some teflon in, then I will put teflon strips to "hide" the bolts heads. Thanks for the heads up though. I also carry several extra bolts for the most of the mounts under the cab, as well as about 100 heavy duty zipties which will do in a pinch on the trail. I ended up doing the project with only one new hole in the actual Vx, and that was through the top of the lower control arm cross member for the bolt. The front holes are in the factory front skid plate, so those don't count.;)
I am almost done with the Vx, not much left I can do, the snorkel project seems like the logical next step...but that would be a major undertaking, although cutting a hole to line up with the factory intake wouldn't be to bad...just a matter of making it look nice, and I do have my new air saw...hmmmmmm. We shall see.
Thanks to whoever fixed my post:) You only have to tell me wonce, I am a quick lurner...if I could only lurn to spell.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dumke
Well I need a speller checker so if someone helps me with that then we are both golden...Quote:
Originally Posted by Marlin
And sorry you are not the only one I just thought would say it in that post lol.. :)
very nice!! you are gonna be ready to WHEEEEEEEEEEEL!!!
Oh yeah btw forgot to say NICE job.
Here is plate #2, and I think it will be the last plate, the transfer case is covered by the trooper plate, and there isn't a whole lot else in the rear except the differential. The gas tank already has a plate. So I believe I am done.
Dumke; I use this for an image resizer in Vista. Its' only a little over 2 MB. They may have a spell checker too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dumke
http://www.powerhourgame.com/windows...ge_resizer.htm
Might want to overlap the front plate over the rear (looks like the rear is over the front) to prevent it from snagging on rocks. Looks good though.
TRIATHLETE--- Hmmm, good point. However, I suspect MARLIN considered this, but probably ran into some kind of engineering dilema that prevented him from overlapping the front over the back as you mentioned. In the event the plate does get "snagged" on a rock, them just Hammer Down!!! I do agree, that MARLIN has done a very impressive job; especially for not having any formal metal fab training and for also doing all of his mod's in his frickin' driveway. Simply incredible!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Triathlete
Actually, the rear is over the front with a two inch overlap, but only in the center 10". It doesn't look like it in the pic though...Quote:
Originally Posted by Triathlete
Thanks for the bid of confidence Riffraff. It did come out nice. Now I have half a sheet of diamond deck, gotta think of something to do with it. Maybe a base for the luggage rack?
Nice job, Marlin!
I no longer have access to the fab shop I spoke of when I started this thread, so it looks like I will have to go the same route you did, or pay some $'s for the "Kenny" plate(s)...
Best,
Nice job Marlin! My only concern would be heat entrapment. I'm not sure if you will be driving to Moab with the plates on, but I could see how heat might stay trapped up. Just a thought.
Peace.
Tom
also mud and dirt...will severely increase your weight...maybe consider some holes??Quote:
Originally Posted by tomdietrying
RiffRaff arent you still planning on having some plates made in Ca??Quote:
Originally Posted by snowtrooper1966
YES!!! In fact; two seperate locations, one in CA and one in PA. The R&D for the commerically produced metal skid-plate project is currently on-going at the L.A., CA metal fabrication company and I should have some viable information in about a week. The R&D at the PA location is still being coordinated as my original Template/Donor vehicle bailed-out on me, and I had to pick an alternate VX owner. I will keep the forum updated as details arise.Quote:
Originally Posted by pbkid
I was worried about that, but my baby isn't roughin it to Moab, I am puttin it on the trailer and towing behind my expedition, I get better gas mileage that way, the expy gets around 13mpg towing a full trailer, the Vx, somewhere around 11 right now, can't imagine being loaded up...Quote:
Originally Posted by tomdietrying
wow...something isnt right there..Quote:
Originally Posted by Marlin
you have a roof rack right?? you should be getting around 15 highway..thats what i get with my roof rack up there...
True, true, true...I did not mention, per scangauge, the average speed for almost all of my tanks is 29mph...that would be why.Quote:
Originally Posted by pbkid
hmm. i dunno. just sayin that it seemed low.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marlin