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Okay, maybe better to start a new thread instead of updating on page 4 of the old thread. The order letter is now posted under Parts and Accessories. I am ready to supply at this time REAR Skidplates only for those of you that might only have a front and want to finish your VX off. I should have the fronts ready in another week.
Any word on whether the rear plates will fit a Tone hitch? I seem to remember JohnnyApollo mentioning that his rear plate was a one-off to perfect the fit...
Yes, it will fit. Just needs to be trimmed like the cladding. Here is a photo that Ldub posted. http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...d=14565&page=4Quote:
Originally Posted by vt_maverick
I am hoping that one size(trimmed) will fit all and will be supplying both for those that do, and those that don't have Tones fine hitch. :bwgy:
only thing to look out for is that the hitch ldub has includes a "notch" cut out of it to fit the hitch pin.. otherwise the pin hole is half covered by the plate i thing.. i think that someone said they drilled another hole in their hitch to accommodate the hitch pin w/ rear skid plate
Not exactly, but close...:smilewinkQuote:
Originally Posted by etlsport
I fabricated the hitch myself, so it's not to be mistaken for Tone's re: fitment etc., though it should be close in configuration.
Due to the longer length of my locking pin, I had to relocate the hole, lower & farther back, or it would make cantact with the decorative "blisters" on the skid plate...:sighwgray
A "normal" pin, with a bent end would "probably" (no guarantees) clear without any modification.
Eventually, I plan on a "do-over" making it even beefier than it is now.
As it is now, it has ridiculos amounts of 1/4" triangular gusseting incorporated into the plate that's bolted to the frame...:rolleyesg
If ya gonna build somethin', you might as well OVER build it...:naughty:
My apologies for the blatant T-J Rowhard...;)
hah dub i didnt know your hitch was custom.. or that it was you who moved the pin lol...
i meant to say the plate dub has.. not the hitch..
here is the notch i am talking about.. from ron's gallery
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/spmold2.jpg
from posts i read he had 2 different rear plates.. 1 that was solid for vxs without a hitch there.. and 1 for vxs with a hitch that included the notch shown in the photo.. they were the same size and all, just one had a recess in the mold too allow for a pin
of course thats not to say it wouldnt work w/o it, i dont know for sure, never actually seen one of the rear plates in person, just wanted to give the heads up
WOW, you just don't know how much I appreciate this info and drawing. I was planning on working on this issue this week end since I have Tone's frame mount hitch on my VX.Quote:
Originally Posted by etlsport
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Originally Posted by etlsport
OK, now I see what you meant by "notch".
I got mine from Beej, no notch, no cutout for the hitch, & massaged it a bit...:rolleyes:
Row, blatant T-J apologies are STILL in effect...:smilewink
Im still waiting on the rejects..I wanted to paint them with rough paint for the rugged look..........hint hint
So we're forgiven for the Thread-Jack?...:angel:Quote:
Originally Posted by rowhard
I don't know, seems related to me:confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ldub
Okay, so am ready to tackle this problem. Having never seen a rear plate, with or without the notch, am thinking maybe a 1 inch dowel, cut in half, glued to a plate then making a mold from that. Is that the right size? I can WAG the length, just not sure of the diameter.:confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by etlsport
That sounds about right (1" dia), but you would want to glue it to the mold, not the plate, to make the indent...:confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by rowhard
Or am I looking at this wrong? (it wouldn't be the first time...:rolleyes:)
ah,..... good question. Think I wrote that when I was well into a bottle of Kentucky's finest. Think I need to do what you said, then make a plate to make another mold.:confused: This is getting to confusing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ldub
I believe what you're describing is called "corn-fusion" when Mr. Jack is involved...:laughgrayQuote:
Originally Posted by rowhard
That reminds me...:rolleyes:
What is it called when hillbillies get re-incanated?...
re-in TAR nation...:rolleyesg