Skid Plate Fabbrication

[Rene M]

man, i want a set...

[Tone]

I have plans for a complete front to rear skid plate that can be had in pdf or machine language that many shops can run on their automated machines. When I had mine done in aluminum a few years back, it cost me $300 and that was a good buddy price.

The shop here can make these anytime but you'd need to check what shipping would be for an almost flat piece of aluminum (or steel) as long as the VX. There might be a point where the plate could be cut where it passes over a crossmember where it would be easy to make it bolt back together. This design also has the letters VX lasercut out of the front angled area as well as openings for oil changes.

Attached is the first rev of the plate:

[JHarris1385]

NICE. send pdf to jharris@surepoint.com

[logman]

Could I get the pdf and machine file as well? joel.theo@gmail.com

[Solitude]

I'd be up for a set.. pm me if this turns into a buy

[Ldub]

It might take me a couple weeks or more for gathering a quote but I as soon as I get one I will let you know. This guy is old and oldfashioned as well; not out for major profits. I will get a quote for 1/4 al. Im looking more towards black diamond plate.

Soooooooo? Any new news ?

[JHarris1385]

Never got the designs and just completely forgot about this mod.

[Marlin]

Well, I managed to finish my 1/8" aluminum diamond deck plate for the front half today. Took about 6 hours, and I have zero metal working experience, with the exception of cutting the hole for my scoop. I didn't even hurt myself, except maybe my back. It came out great!!!!! It tucks in under the front cladding, and goes back to the first major cross member in front of the transfer case. Looks crooked from the front in the pic, but it isnt, I just can't take pics worth a damn. I also put my yellow carbon fiber Vx on the front plate today as well, enjoy the pics...

[Dumke]

WTB someone to hit enter after every picture so everyone doesnt have to scroll right on every comment.. Just some advice



For example post picture hit enter a few times then rinse repeat if you are adding more than one picture

[tomdietrying]

Nice job!
Peace.
Tom

[Triathlete]

Might want to counter sink those bolts or they will get mushroomed or broken off after a few hits.

[Riff Raff]

MARLIN--- One word: "IMPRESSIVE!!!"

[rowhard]

now all you need is one of my good looking skid plates that won't protect S#@T to finish off the look:bgwg:

[Marlin]

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.

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.

[Marlin]

WTB someone to hit enter after every picture so everyone doesnt have to scroll right on every comment.. Just some advice



For example post picture hit enter a few times then rinse repeat if you are adding more than one picture

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.