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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: ddevil on May 07, 2006, 03:46:43 PM

Title: skid plates....
Post by: ddevil on May 07, 2006, 03:46:43 PM: anyone have dimensions available for a front skid plate for a '95 2dr 5spd 16v geo tracker convertible?Ã‚Â i've made plates for my dirt bike so with the exception of the plates being a bit thicker(i'd like to use some diamond plate if i can get some thick enough for some extra bling bling, lol) i can't see how it could be that much harder.Ã‚Â just wondering if anyone has the measurements though before i go out and break out the tape.... :P

oh and any advice on any other tender parts i should cover would be appreciated...

tia
mike
Title: Re: skid plates....
Post by: Jayzuki on May 07, 2006, 05:51:03 PM: I would say you could get one from CALMINI for cheaper than you can buy the material. I dont know for sure though.
Title: Re: skid plates....
Post by: Jeff@TireBalls on May 07, 2006, 06:33:32 PM: These are hard to beat http://members.cox.net/aftermarket4x4/off_side.html
Title: Re: skid plates....
Post by: stock93tracker on May 07, 2006, 09:13:28 PM: you could scour junkyards for a stock skidplate. They're pretty hefty for being a stock piece but, I got mine for 20 bucks. Look for deals like that.
Title: Re: skid plates....
Post by: LilRed on May 08, 2006, 05:44:32 AM: I don't think diamond plate would be a good choice if you actually intend to use them for more than just bling bling. A smoother surface will slide over rocks, etc much easier.
Title: Re: skid plates....
Post by: bzzr2 on May 08, 2006, 06:48:59 AM: from what i've heard that diamond plate stuff does not slide at all.
Title: Re: skid plates....
Post by: the_maplebar on May 08, 2006, 06:59:36 AM: Isn't that the point of the diamonds, to provide grip.
Title: Re: skid plates....
Post by: takai on May 08, 2006, 07:26:09 AM: Quote from: the_maplebar on May 08, 2006, 06:59:36 AM
Isn't that the point of the diamonds, to provide grip.Ã‚Â

Yep.
Title: Re: skid plates....
Post by: ddevil on May 08, 2006, 01:38:06 PM: lol, yup you guys have a good point. as usual. plus i priced some diamond plate and yeah, it ain't cheap. i do like shiny things though lol :P
Title: Re: skid plates....
Post by: hobgoblin on May 09, 2006, 11:44:46 AM: Hello All,

The plate that Sean at Aftermarket 4x4 makes/sells is the best out there unless you have the money to buy a Calmini steering shock with bracket,and the skid plate. The one I have is great!!! I have had both front tires off the ground balanced on a rock with just the skid and 1 rear tire on the ground!!! And it just scrached the paint. It also bolts up to stock threaded holes in the frame,Where a stock plate mounts. I have a fab/welding shop and I would not make them for what he sells them for!!! Here's a few picks....not the best....LOL

Later Tom K.
Title: Re: skid plates....
Post by: KevinN on May 11, 2006, 08:50:35 AM: Quote from: hobgoblin on May 09, 2006, 11:44:46 AM
Hello All,

The plate that Sean at Aftermarket 4x4 makes/sells is the best out there unless you have the money to buy a Calmini steering shock with bracket,and the skid plate. The one I have is great!!! I have had both front tires off the ground balanced on a rock with just the skid and 1 rear tire on the ground!!! And it just scrached the paint. It also bolts up to stock threaded holes in the frame,Where a stock plate mounts. I have a fab/welding shop and I would not make them for what he sells them for!!! Here's a few picks....not the best....LOL

Later Tom K.

I have to chime in here.....
Everything Tom K. said x2Ã‚Â ;D
Here's mine
(http://www.nallin.net/trackick/Mar12_0013.jpg)
I've given mine quite a bashing the past few weeks and it doesn't show anything but some paint scrapes. The customer service is top notch. All my emails were responded to in hours and shipping was very quick. I hope they get some sliders out soon....Maybe at a great price like the skids. Big thumbs up for aftermarket4x4 8)
Title: Re: skid plates....
Post by: chrisvitarasport94 on May 13, 2006, 08:02:24 AM: some good pictures here for inspiration ; I imported these to the UK; really cheap stuff!

http://www.rc4x4.com.br/
Title: Re: skid plates....
Post by: ddevil on May 13, 2006, 08:18:49 AM: wish i could read spanish...... ???
Title: Re: skid plates....
Post by: Jeremiah on May 13, 2006, 08:45:53 AM: Quote from: milk on May 07, 2006, 03:46:43 PM

oh and any advice on any other tender parts i should cover would be appreciated...

tia
mike

In Samurai's, it's a good idea to get pumpkin covers too.

~J~
Title: Re: skid plates....
Post by: ddevil on May 13, 2006, 09:59:20 AM: ok, lets just say i have a friend that works in a machine shop and can make me a front skid plate for real cheap. where does the stock one mount to and does anyone know the dimensions i should use?
Title: Re: skid plates....
Post by: Jeremiah on May 13, 2006, 10:10:34 AM: Quote from: milk on May 13, 2006, 09:59:20 AM
ok, lets just say i have a friend that works in a machine shop and can make me a front skid plate for real cheap. where does the stock one mount to and does anyone know the dimensions i should use?

If your friend owns a machine shop, it shouldn't be hard for him to look at the above pics, figure out the mounting points, take measurements and get to fabricating.

~J~
Title: Re: skid plates....
Post by: ddevil on May 13, 2006, 10:27:05 AM: well see he's about an hour away and i don't get out his way too often. it'd just be easier to be able to give him some dimensions and then go pick it up. but it's ok. i'll go look around myself and see where i can bolt one up.
Title: Re: skid plates....
Post by: tOnKa TrAcKeR on May 14, 2006, 04:59:03 PM: i don't have the deminsions but i can never pass up an opportunity to post pics of the toys on my tracker. Or to promote such a great product like Sean's Skidplate You cant beat it for 120 bux and hes a great guy to deal with
Title: Re: skid plates....
Post by: AJMBLAZER on May 14, 2006, 05:57:45 PM: Quote from: milk on May 13, 2006, 08:18:49 AM
wish i could read spanish...... ???
Brazil = Portugese

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