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I bet you will be clamping around the welds and letting them cool before you take the clapms off nextime?
I really like your design, In addition howver I think the farther back surface could use a few more drain holes I dont know about you but my skid woud get full of mud rocks and other debris. It really should not comprimise the strenght of the skid over all.
I bet you will be clamping around the welds and letting them cool before you take the clapms off nextime?
I really like your design, In addition howver I think the farther back surface could use a few more drain holes I dont know about you but my skid woud get full of mud rocks and other debris. It really should not comprimise the strenght of the skid over all.
Yeah, I'm still learning on the whole welding thing. I hadn't really thought about drainage holes though. Thanks - that's a great idea. I'll definitely add some in.
OK, I finished cleaning up all the weld splatter, and added some drain holes. Then I mounted it to the truck one last time to make sure everything lined up. It mounted up just fine. Then I scrubbed it real good with some degreaser. Now it sits ready for paint. I'm going to use POR-15 that I had left over from my bumper build. Probably be painting it next weekend if the weather cooperates.
Here are some pics of when I had it on the truck.
Last edited by Bandit Runner; 07-20-2017 at 05:23 PM.
Finally got it all painted. Two coats of POR-15 semi-gloss black on each side. Just waiting a few days to make sure the paint is fully cured. I should be installing the skidplate for the final time on Friday evening after work. Here's a few pics of it painted.
Last edited by Bandit Runner; 07-20-2017 at 05:26 PM.
Well, I couldn't install it on Friday due to having to take my daughter to the hospital. Didn't get home until 4 am Saturday morning, so I was too tired. I felt better today, so I got it on. I am really happy with the way it turned out. It really cleans up the front end. It is super strong, and very light. A few pics:
Sorry the pics don't show it too well. With everything being black underneath, it all just kind of blends together.
Thanks to all who followed and contributed to this build! Up next...Rear bumper build. Stay tuned.
Last edited by Bandit Runner; 07-20-2017 at 05:27 PM.
If you don't mind me asking how much do you have invested in the skids and the bumper builds ? I don't have a toyota I have a 99 dodge dakota 5.2 4x4. But it seams that you yota guys are a lot more creative and care a lot more about your rigs. As do I. I love the way your body protection is coming along and the amount of thought and planning that go's into your work. Looks great !! And I defiantly will be following your rear bumper build. I hope when I get mine planed and built it turns out half as good as yours and I will be a happy man. Thanks for the pix and inspiration.
09-27-2010, 05:25 AM
