Who wants underbody skids? I have had a solid conversation with BudBuilt!!!

[Rupert]

This is what it says on Smugmug when I hit, “Give me a hint”: Hint: first two san carlos grandmothers nickname last two ….not sure if that helps you

That’s the master password for the entire account. I know that one, but there is one that grants specific access. I’ll come up with a backup plan.

 

[Tom109]

I will get that in the works as well.

Cool, welded steel.

 

[pmatusov]

I am talking about standard trails in Colorado, Arizona, Texas, and several other states. Rugged trails that are used every day.

I am curious about what trails in Colo and Arizona require underbody skid made out of 3/8" steel.

 

[Rupert]

I am curious about what trails in Colo and Arizona require underbody skid made out of 3/8" steel.

Outside Breckenridge we took Red Cone Pass. I think the exposure to transmission pan, fel lines, and brake lines under the Gren is pretty bad and could result in a catastrophic failure that could be avoided with solid skids….but travel at your own risk.

 

[j.ironfab]

Outside Breckenridge we took Red Cone Pass. I think the exposure to transmission pan, fel lines, and brake lines under the Gren is pretty bad and could result in a catastrophic failure that could be avoided with solid skids….but travel at your own risk.

I think you are confusing your fractions 3/8 steel would be absurd for a skid plate the weight alone would just be dumb. Looking at the site it's all 3/16 which is the go to for most heavier trucks. I've seen people use 1/4 but that's pretty rare.

3/8 = 6/16 so double 3/16's for those not great at fractions...

 

[Rupert]

I think you are confusing your fractions 3/8 steel would be absurd for a skid plate the weight alone would just be dumb. Looking at the site it's all 3/16 which is the go to for most heavier trucks. I've seen people use 1/4 but that's pretty rare.

3/8 = 6/16 so double 3/16's for those not great at fractions...

You are correct. Apologies to all.

 

[Tom109]

I had a 3/16 fuel tank skid on my D1. Best modification it had.

 

[pmatusov]

Outside Breckenridge we took Red Cone Pass. I think the exposure to transmission pan, fel lines, and brake lines under the Gren is pretty bad and could result in a catastrophic failure that could be avoided with solid skids….but travel at your own risk.

I've driven Red Cone 13 years ago - it was neither technical nor particularly rough. Of course trails change.
The trails going along the creeks are more of a lurking danger - like Wheeler Lake or Pearl Pass.