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rivers edge · 01-22-2007, 04:35 PM

I am wanting to build a skid plate for my rover! I was playing on some rocks today, and decided that a skid plate is a must for rocks! I want to cover as much as possible. I need ideas, maybe even a pic or two. Thx

Disco Mike · 01-22-2007, 05:48 PM

No you don't, all they do is get in the way, especially when you are trying to do maintance. Do a good set of diff guards and some sliders and you will be in good shape.
Mike

p76rangie · 01-22-2007, 07:51 PM

They are called bash plates as that is all they do (bash things). I have one protecting the front steering arm and parnhard rod, but I got it for nothing. Don't know whether I would bother again if something happened to it.

Funrover · 01-22-2007, 08:32 PM

I am looking to build steering guard...... what kind of skids are you wanting?

rivers edge · 01-23-2007, 05:02 AM

I was wanting to protect my transmission, I am not so much worried about the diffs or the steering assembly. I noticed I drag the middle more than anything!

Disco Mike · 01-23-2007, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by rivers edge

I was wanting to protect my transmission, I am not so much worried about the diffs or the steering assembly. I noticed I drag the middle more than anything!

You have it backwards, you need to be more concerned with the diffs first, sliders second and don't worry about the tranny, if you are hitting it you need to improve the lines you are picking on the trail. As for the steering, Rovers want to run warm on summer trail runs, throw a full plate across the front and it will get hot and it is harder then hell to work on the truck with all the front plating.
I play plenty hard with my truck, I have never hit the gas tank or the tranny and only bent one tie rod that was then straightened.
Don't add the weight and money to something you don't really need.
Mike

rivers edge · 01-23-2007, 07:06 AM

ok....I will x on the tranny skid and do some diff guards and some sliders! to let ya in on the diff guards, I am in the works on some cust ones that will look SIC! I will post pics after I run production and mount them! I need to design some sliders, maybe some that are a bit lower than the tranny....maybe!

Thx mike!

Funrover · 01-23-2007, 09:37 AM

SLIDERS FIRST!!!!!! They pay for themselves...QUICK!!!!

rivers edge · 01-23-2007, 11:02 AM

does anyone know what gauge the sliders are made out of? Thx

rmuller · 01-23-2007, 11:53 AM

RoverTym's are made from .190"

Funrover · 01-23-2007, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rivers edge

does anyone know what gauge the sliders are made out of? Thx

A set we built used:

2x2 1/4" box
1x2 1/4" box
and 1/4" plate.. I will try to find some pics.... They are over kill..But that is what was wanted!

01-22-2007, 04:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
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01-22-2007, 05:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,327 Gallery: 0	No you don't, all they do is get in the way, especially when you are trying to do maintance. Do a good set of diff guards and some sliders and you will be in good shape. Mike

01-22-2007, 07:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
p76rangie Ian Matthews Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 2,069 Gallery: 0	They are called bash plates as that is all they do (bash things). I have one protecting the front steering arm and parnhard rod, but I got it for nothing. Don't know whether I would bother again if something happened to it.

01-23-2007, 05:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
rivers edge offroader Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 153 Gallery: 0	I was wanting to protect my transmission, I am not so much worried about the diffs or the steering assembly. I noticed I drag the middle more than anything!

01-23-2007, 07:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
rivers edge offroader Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 153 Gallery: 0	ok....I will x on the tranny skid and do some diff guards and some sliders! to let ya in on the diff guards, I am in the works on some cust ones that will look SIC! I will post pics after I run production and mount them! I need to design some sliders, maybe some that are a bit lower than the tranny....maybe! Thx mike!

01-23-2007, 11:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
rivers edge offroader Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 153 Gallery: 0	does anyone know what gauge the sliders are made out of? Thx

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