I am in need of full belly armor before i go to Moab '08. Does anyone know of somewone who can make it for me on the West Coast that won't totally clear my bank account? thanks! Any suggestion on material? I was thinking stainless steel.
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I am in need of full belly armor before i go to Moab '08. Does anyone know of somewone who can make it for me on the West Coast that won't totally clear my bank account? thanks! Any suggestion on material? I was thinking stainless steel.
Cece,
One person I know who does great work (plus participates in Isuzoo at Moab every year and knows VX's) is Dallas at Stinkyfab.com. I dont think he is cheap but he makes great products.
You may want to do a shout-out to the Isuzu guys at 4 x 4:
http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/postli...t=&Board=UBB68
Thanks Anita! I will go give the shout out and check out the website! Oh I know Dallas! I met him in Moab!!! Silly me! thanks again!
1/4" aluminum works well.Quote:
Originally Posted by VXIRONwoMAN
If you plan to take it on and off, it's also a heck of a lot lighter to manipulate.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da.../rock_rash.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...elly_Armor.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da.../SKIDS_OFF.jpg
I would just go to a local welding shop and take in some design aspect (a sketch of what you want), and let them do the fit up and measurements with your VX.
The guys I used, knew squat about off roading - but are experts in stainless and aluminum. It worked out well. My aluminum skids set me back about $600.
Good luck, we'll make sure you use em next year :p !
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Originally Posted by Kenny
I LOVE your belly armor!!! Mind if i steal these pictures and take em to a fabricator?? Also...can you change the oil and the filter without removing them? Thanks!!!
I made an opening to drain the oil- assuming you have a Fumoto drain plug.Quote:
Originally Posted by VXIRONwoMAN
As for the filter, ummmm, I can reach it to take it off, but oil will spill inside the plate. I'm not too lazy, so I don't mind taking the front plate off every 6 mo. when I change to filter. Give me a chance to look in there and clean up a bit :rolleyes: .
If you are in no big rush, I owe a few people some CADD drawings of the skids.
I can email you the file to take to the shop. I hope to do this in the next month.
Kenny, Ill take an email of the plates as well, whenever you get the time to finish them. They look awesome. Thanks.
I am in no hurry. That would be awesome, Kenny!! Thanks!
email me also..this wil be a must have when i get my VXQuote:
Originally Posted by Kenny
chev_cc_tm_vette@yahoo.com ;)
Don't forget me! I believe I am one of those ppl you owe! =P
Kenny,
I like to have an e-mail on that too!
Peace.
Tom
p.s.
Give my best to Donna.
Files sent.
more info:
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...451#post105451
Sorry for the hijak CC.
Hope you find a good fabricator. I'd definitely get at least pointers from Dallas.