Skid plate mounting

pholmann said:

Don't they sell bolt head protectors that are used for weld on bead locks?

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Ah yes why wouldn't these work?


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just something else to get beat to ****. A simple 3/8" bolt works perfectly. Simple is better.

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I have a .500" thick aluminum main belly plate and run M10 countersunk bolts. I just ran the countersink .125 deeper and haven't have any issues. Even with my old UHMW skids that method worked fine.

Though I've used panheads and it still wasn't that bad to remove them when needed. Cut slot and remove like others said.

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belly skid with bolts recessed (square patches)

That is a damn good ideal with the patches. I will be stealing that one.

I got tired of damaging bolts... Mine is mounted on the sides. I still haven't installed my uhmw that is sitting in the garage.

I agree, side mount is best. Much easier to do on a square frame rail than a round tube though.

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5onrocks said:

I got tired of damaging bolts... Mine is mounted on the sides. I still haven't installed my uhmw that is sitting in the garage.

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What material are you running for your skid?

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paradisepwoffrd said:

What material are you running for your skid?

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1/2" aluminum

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Rokcrler said:

1/2" aluminum

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I thought it was 3/8" aluminum....... Guess I was wrong.

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Hell I dunno...might be 3/8".
It's bling and heavy is all I know

Here's how I did mine.
The pictures pretty much tell the story.
The nuts are welded captive and the holes act as drains too. 1/2" bolts. :Joc: