Volcom Tacoma 2.0 Build Thread and BS

This is a great idea! might have to go this route too!

 

Haha yeah buddy! I'm trying to find the other design, but it was a hoop connected to that lower crossmember and hung down a couple inches in front of it, and then there a skid in front and one underneath.

 

Something like this except I'd want the skid a bit wider at the bottom

and then probably have 1/4" gusseted skid running solidly along the bottom and just have it tie in to like a bamf mid and transfer case skid or something

 

thats what i need to do too then, cut my tubes going to the crossmember, add that lower tube, then reangle those tubes to meet at the new crossmember "front" tube. Then I'll get the armor in there to meet the bud built. Wouldnt mind a one piece like you describe either...

 

I considered a 1 piece, but I feel like the added tube we are talking about is a better design, stronger since its right on the frame (I'd gusset the tubes to the frame as well) 2 piece so you only have to take off the bottom piece for oil changes and such. and if you do happen to dent one, you don't have to have a whole custom skid made again, since these will probably just be cut out plate with holes drilled lol

 

From a strength perspective: I think a one piece skid, with a hard crease in it, would be stronger and more resistant to denting than a flat skid and a second plate for the front. The latter design would be a hell of a lot easier build and service though.

My current set up has some good rock scars on it right at the bend.

 

Yeah true, I can see that. I think If I can measure perfectly so the 2 pieces meet together on the tube that will make a good strong point as well. I'm gonna try to have some sort of gusseted plate and not just a flat piece on each. Just have to figure out how to do it for max strength while not subtracting another 2" to my clearance underneath

 

Yeah, a tube crossmember has some advantages, repairs and replacement being one.

I'll have to take a hard look at that, as it would be easier that a custom built skid.

 

Just found this build thread, helluva truck you have there!! We have similar trucks, live in roughly the same area, long lost brother perhaps?

 

Thanks man! Maybe! Start a build thread so we can compare

 

Why don't we settle this on the blacktop...take it to the streets

 

step up 2 style

 

@VolcomTacoma vs. @BrianT23






That's essentially how I pictured it

 

I live my life a quarter mile at a time

 

Lol Damn you beat me too it! People turned your build thread into a race for pinks in three short posts.

 

for the record, yours is definately faster, I said they were similar because we both have camburg LT and a supercharger

 

Danny made that spot on

 

I like @DannyBFresco he is a great instigator, while quoting classic lines from the vin diesel masterpiece we all know and love.