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Trail Toys UHMW Gas Tank Skid

Discussion in 'Trail Toys' started by SMKYTXN, Mar 2, 2015.

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What color of UHMW would you prefer?

Poll closed Apr 2, 2015.

  1. BLUE

    7 vote(s)
    10.1%

  2. BLACK

    52 vote(s)
    75.4%

  3. RED

    10 vote(s)
    14.5%
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  1. Mar 15, 2015 at 7:26 AM
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  2. Mar 15, 2015 at 8:36 AM
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    Here's the complete package.

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  3. Mar 15, 2015 at 8:46 AM
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    As I look at what you've done, I can see that I could cust a custom template out of cardboard and then have the local TAP Plastics cut a sheet that would work for my regular cab.

    Because of my skid plate armor, a standardized regular cab design probably wouldn't work for me anyway.

    That leads to the question: are you interested in selling the mounting straps by themselves as a kit?
     
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  4. Mar 15, 2015 at 1:06 PM
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    I'm looking at changing the one strap than hangs down into a fixed length strap. Not that it will get hit, but I don't like the buckle hanging down below the skid.

    But, here's the black skid mounted up and ready for some abuse.

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  5. Mar 15, 2015 at 2:14 PM
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    What are you thinking for fit on offroad models like mine that have the bolts sticking down? Seems like it would create an undesirable mounting surface.
     
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  6. Mar 15, 2015 at 2:26 PM
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    Yeah - in the event that you need the skid to slide along some rock - that looks like a hangup point. :eek:
     
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  7. Mar 15, 2015 at 2:43 PM
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    That's definitely something to think about Zach.

    I need the following to add holes for the bolts.

    - Length of bolt below the strap
    - Distance between the bolts
    - Diameter of the bolts
    - Location of the bolts on the strap

    I don't have an offroad, so I'll have to track one down if I can't get these dimensions.

    The other option is to require offroad owners to drill four holes in their skid, but that's not the best option.
     
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  8. Mar 15, 2015 at 2:48 PM
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    If you need a set of straps and hardware let me know.

    My original buckles tucked up further. The issue with the new cam buckles is the doubled up area that's stitched and the extra length. I can either use a fixed length strap or the other style of buckle for this one strap. I'm leaning towards the other buckle for ease of use.
     
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  9. Mar 15, 2015 at 3:20 PM
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    I'll get you some measurements so you can play with it.
     
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  10. Mar 15, 2015 at 10:06 PM
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    It seems like the skid is a little short towards the rear, i understand that most of the hits are going to come right at the front but is there a reason it doesnt run the full length of the tank?
     
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  11. Mar 15, 2015 at 10:15 PM
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    By the time whatever you're on gets to the back of the tank your tire should raise you off of the obstacle.

    There isn't a spot to attach the very end of the skid on the back of the tank either. If the skid extended beyond the rear strap without a hanger it would droop.
     
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  12. Mar 16, 2015 at 6:53 AM
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    Finally had the chance to crawl under a DCLB. The cross member is 8" further away from the tank than the DCSB. I'll have to adjust my cut file and pick up some longer blanks, but that won't be an issue.

    DCSB

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  13. Mar 16, 2015 at 8:00 AM
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  14. Mar 16, 2015 at 8:08 AM
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    unfortunately I have a wedding and honeymoon coming up that I have to pay (some) for. I won't be able to pull the trigger on one of these until late summer at the earliest...
     
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  15. Mar 16, 2015 at 8:14 AM
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    Damn wedding screw all money plans up.
     
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  16. Mar 16, 2015 at 9:08 AM
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  17. Mar 16, 2015 at 1:12 PM
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  18. Mar 16, 2015 at 1:13 PM
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    that would be cool ^
     
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  19. Mar 16, 2015 at 1:25 PM
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    I've thought about that. You'd have to build a skeleton to attach the panels too though. Probably not a large market for it either. :)
     
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  20. Mar 16, 2015 at 4:12 PM
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    That thing has 4 wheel Independent Suspension with CV axles at every corner.

    Doesn't have a center driveshaft going to a differential on a solid rear axle.

    So a skid like that is a bit impractical on our Tacomas.
     
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