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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 20, 2015 at 8:03 AM
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    inesshell

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    inesshell blah blah blah

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    I was eyeing that alum skid and planned to modify my stock sport strap by drilling into it and welding some bolts but Nathan's option is off the shelf install and includes shipping. Enough for me to jump the gun.
     
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  2. Mar 20, 2015 at 8:10 AM
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    Manwithoutaplan

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    that is what i was thinking. ^
     
    Manwithoutaplan, Mar 20, 2015
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  3. Mar 20, 2015 at 8:46 AM
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    TheNatural

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    Let's not forget about the unsatisfactory performance when introduced to molten sulfer! And fuming sulfuric acid! That table also suggests I can't use the skid as a tar shovel in a pinch, which could be a deal breaker. :rolleyes:

    But seriously.. I was surprised to see that UHMW can't handle whiskey. You learn something new every day. I don't foresee that being an issue though.. unless things get a little sloppy during install :)

    :woot:
     
    TheNatural, Mar 20, 2015
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  4. Mar 20, 2015 at 9:22 AM
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    Manwithoutaplan

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    Manwithoutaplan the full Monty

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    Yeahhhh!!!! for trail limo protection.
     
    Manwithoutaplan, Mar 20, 2015
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  5. Mar 20, 2015 at 9:50 AM
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    SMKYTXN

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    SMKYTXN [OP] If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

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    I also picked up the blue material for your skid.

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    SMKYTXN, Mar 20, 2015
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  6. Mar 20, 2015 at 9:57 AM
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    Manwithoutaplan

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    :bananadance:
     
    Manwithoutaplan, Mar 20, 2015
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  7. Mar 20, 2015 at 10:11 AM
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  8. Mar 20, 2015 at 10:14 AM
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    Manwithoutaplan

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  9. Mar 20, 2015 at 10:29 AM
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  10. Mar 20, 2015 at 10:38 AM
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  11. Mar 20, 2015 at 11:32 AM
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    SMKYTXN [OP] If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

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    Just let me know when you can swing by the shop Kase.
     
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  12. Mar 20, 2015 at 1:16 PM
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    I'm in for a DCLB if they're all worked out and confirmed. We doing deposits via PM, or just a full order on your site?
     
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  13. Mar 20, 2015 at 3:32 PM
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    SMKYTXN [OP] If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

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  14. Mar 20, 2015 at 3:32 PM
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    SMKYTXN [OP] If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

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    It looks like we have one more slot at the introductory price, who wants it?
     
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  15. Mar 20, 2015 at 3:42 PM
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  16. Mar 20, 2015 at 3:50 PM
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    SMKYTXN

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    SMKYTXN [OP] If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

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    All spots have been filled guys! I'm truly grateful for the support. I have the UHMW material for the skids and will place the order for the necessary hardware today. My router bit bit the dust today so I will be cutting the skids early next week. After I have all the components I will contact everyone for the final payment and shipping details.

    Thanks again!

    Nathan
     
    SMKYTXN, Mar 20, 2015
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  17. Mar 21, 2015 at 9:28 AM
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    06RadiantTacoma

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    so we are looking probably roughly 10-14 days out for these skids?
     
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  18. Mar 21, 2015 at 4:03 PM
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    SMKYTXN

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    SMKYTXN [OP] If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

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    That's correct. I'm waiting on the straps and hooks to come in at the moment. When they arrive I'll package everything up and send them out.
     
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  19. Mar 21, 2015 at 6:54 PM
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    Question Nathan, what are the details on the straps? How will they hold up over time after going through water and mud? Will they deteriorate quickly or are they made from a special material?
     
    weldertaco, Mar 21, 2015
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  20. Mar 21, 2015 at 7:17 PM
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    SMKYTXN

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    SMKYTXN [OP] If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

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    The strap material is 2" polyester webbing. The polyester webbing is much stronger and more resistant to abrasion that your standard nylon webbing. I believe the webbing is good to 500 degrees as well. I don't see any long term issues with the webbing. Care and maintenance is important though. If you cake the straps in mud, be sure to wash them off with the rest of the truck.
     
    SMKYTXN, Mar 21, 2015
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