Recycled 1/4 inch plate.
Bridge is welded to bumper, hidden by bumper cover.
Plate is bolted to bridge at front, MDB oil pan skid at rear.
My apologies to BartonMD for putting this kind of redneck hackery in the same forum that includes his work.
mikekey wrote:Apparently you haven't seen the thread where someone used a lawn mower engine cover to build their skid plate.
BWGuy wrote:Actually, the jack and the block were just a simulated obstacle to test the strength of the skid. I was aiming for something that would support the weight of the front end, static anyways. I reckon I might spray it black at some point, but except for that or any repairs that might be needed at some point, it's done.
Btw... the welding was done with a Lincoln Electric Weld Pack 140 HD, and I gotta say that thing is the cat's pajamas!
BWGuy wrote:Actually, the jack and the block were just a simulated obstacle to test the strength of the skid. I was aiming for something that would support the weight of the front end, static anyways. I reckon I might spray it black at some point, but except for that or any repairs that might be needed at some point, it's done.
Btw... the welding was done with a Lincoln Electric Weld Pack 140 HD, and I gotta say that thing is the cat's pajamas!
bartonmd wrote:Run any 220V welder and see what you think about it.
Mike