what kind if aluminum for a skid plate

lay · Dec 17, 2012

Well after a few rides the uw what ever the hell skid plate needs to be replaced that **** aint tough at all! So it time to upgrade.. merry Christmas from my ole lady. So i need to know the kind 7075 or 6061 what is everyone making them out of???

mdo817 · Dec 17, 2012

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lay said:
Well after a few rides the uw what ever the hell skid plate needs to be replaced that **** aint tough at all! So it time to upgrade.. merry Christmas from my ole lady. So i need to know the kind 7075 or 6061 what is everyone making them out of???

either will work, 6061 can be welded if cracked

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84turbotoy · Dec 17, 2012

There ya go lay, I got a spool gun if you beat the ole bitch too hard :****:

wont work · Dec 17, 2012

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mdo817 said:
either will work, 6061 can be welded if cracked

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Why do you say 7075 cant be welded?

lay · Dec 17, 2012

What kind on i need wontwork. And can you get a price?

tc1 · Dec 17, 2012

If I remember correctly 7075 is heat treated and welding destroys the heat treating affect on the aluminum, but somebody correct me if I wrong please

InDaShop · Dec 17, 2012

6061, bolted in place then skinned with UMHW.

You are right 7075-T6 isnt a weldable alloy as its already been heat treated. If you can find some 7075-O (un-heatreated) you could weld it, but I've never been able to find it here in Texas.

wont work · Dec 17, 2012

InDaShop said:
You are right 7075-T6 isnt a weldable alloy as its already been heat treated. If you can find some 7075-O (un-heatreated) you could weld it, but I've never been able to find it here in Texas.

This but it can be welded with the proper pre heat and post heat applied.

6061 will be fine for a skid.

Elliott · Dec 17, 2012

Just use 6061 and make sure you have proper bracing under it and you will be good to beat on it, the thicker the better at least 1/4" if not 1/2"

lay · Dec 17, 2012

10-4 6061 1/2" thick!!!

Worros · Dec 17, 2012

Where might you find a sheet of 6061 in 1/4" or 1/2" ? I need a 4'x4' piece to make my skid.

84turbotoy · Dec 17, 2012

I called metal supermarkets in Birmingham for Lay, waiting on the call back for a price, the can shear whatever size you need.

Elliott · Dec 17, 2012

Where are you Located?

yankster · Dec 17, 2012

Def go 1/2". That's what's on mine and its got some pretty good gouges in it already. 1/4" would be trashed.

POPS58 · Dec 17, 2012

When you get the price on 6061 you"ll prolly decide to go with a piece of 1/8" alum and a piece of 1/2" UMHW .It works great :****:

civicmindedex79 · Dec 17, 2012

lay said:
Well after a few rides the uw what ever the hell skid plate needs to be replaced that **** aint tough at all! So it time to upgrade.. merry Christmas from my ole lady. So i need to know the kind 7075 or 6061 what is everyone making them out of???

What thickness of UW what the hell skid plate was you using??? Mine seems to be holding up :dunno: