Pics of wussy skid plate I'm making!
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I started making a skid plate today out of what measly tools i had, and what I could buy at Home Depot. The purpose of this plate on my truck isn't to actually skid on stuff, it's to hopefully cut down on the dirt/mud/water that gets into the engine bay from offroading, and to keep water off my dang drive belt so it won't sqeal...
For the plate I used 26 gauge galvanized aluminum, which I just cut with some sheet metal sheers. Then I added some 1/8" thick zinc coated steel braces to help it structurally. The braces on the sides have a 90 degree bend in them which you cant see in the pic...
Total cost for materials: ~$20
I didn't quite finish it today because it started raining, heres a teaser pic though
For the plate I used 26 gauge galvanized aluminum, which I just cut with some sheet metal sheers. Then I added some 1/8" thick zinc coated steel braces to help it structurally. The braces on the sides have a 90 degree bend in them which you cant see in the pic...
Total cost for materials: ~$20
I didn't quite finish it today because it started raining, heres a teaser pic though
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Yea, I'm gunna put more bolts onto the "X" in the next few days before I mount it. I still don't know if I'm gunna paint it, I'll see how it looks bolted up. I was thinking of painting it the same silver I painted my differential cover, which would match my wheels... Got any color suggestions?
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