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    Default Rock -- Crunch -- LH skidplate gone...

    I hit a rock the other day and I'm not quite sure what happened. It wasn't a big rock and looked like the foot-over-the-rock technique should have worked. But, I think I ticked it with the left front tire and sent it under the chassis on edge.

    The result was a shattered LH skid plate. I was excited when the part cost less than $25, but none are available. I'm thinking about a truck mudflap screwed to the frame as a substitute. And (oh yeah) the front cross member of the frame is bent. Looks to be easily straightened.

    My son (the expert fabricator) is going to look at it with me. He makes aluminum skid plates for motorcycles, so I'm getting expert advice.

    Sure would be simple if parts were available.
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    The "parts" situation is a very real concern to many.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ButterSmooth View Post
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    My son (the expert fabricator) is going to look at it with me. He makes aluminum skid plates for motorcycles, so I'm getting expert advice.

    Sure would be simple if parts were available.
    I dunno about screwing anything to the frame, not if it entails adding screws/holes...

    Your son might be able to help with the best solution - one of them to go under the entire front/lower section would be a good idea (Ron/noboot makes/sells an alloy skid plate too) only if he's fabricating a new design for you, DON'T let it project beyond the edges of the tupperware (as in 'Bumpskid' style!) cos if you do and you hit any of the projecting bits on anything solid, the repair bill can be expensive!!

    Glad it didn't do any more damage tho...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Peter Aawen View Post
    ... I dunno about screwing anything to the frame, not if it entails adding screws/holes... ...
    This is a pre "expert advice" comment, but I'm thinking of making those ~8mm holes for push-pins just like stock. The drilled hole would have to be rust proofed with appropriate coatings, of course. And it is the t-bar lateral members of the frame, not the 'box'.
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    May I suggest rivet nuts for both your new openings and the pushpin openings. And then use stainless steel flanged button-head hex screws. Works a treat for me!
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    I agree with Bert on this, thes make work afterwards a lot easier, but don't drill holes in the frame...
    the funniest thing about this particular signature is that by the time you realise it doesn't say anything it's to late to stop reading it........

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    Default No Drilling In Frame

    Quote Originally Posted by Piratezz View Post
    I agree with Bert on this, thes make work afterwards a lot easier, but don't drill holes in the frame...
    NEVER DRILL ANY HOLES IN THE FRAME.

    Until you get permission in writing from the frame
    Manufacturer.
    Just a little legal issue. ....

    I will let you decide what you will do. ......

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