UTAH (and Surrounding Areas) BS Thread

Is aluminum strong enough to be a skid??

 

Yes, but you would typically make it from a thicker plate (1/4").

 

Oh that makes sense, it would be sweet to not have to deal with rust and the extra weight

 

I think that if you are into rock crawling and heavy wheeling that steel is the way to go. 3/16" is heavy but will take a beating for that type of use. For me, I do more exploration on fire roads and mellow 4x4 trails.

I don't enjoy rock crawling type stuff or need the skids for it but I do like the peace of mind extra protection offers. Like you mentioned, aluminum is lighter and won't corrode like steel so for my uses it is perfect.

The 1/4" aluminum skid I have is lighter than the 8-9 gauge steel and is probably close in strength. It should be fine for anything I will ever put it through.

 

Yeah, that's him. He blew up his front diff and that turned into a flat belly, dove nose, and a few other things. It looks like a rocket to me haha

 

Dibs on the skid and, I'll buy you beer if you help me install it.. if it fits my 2011.. otherwise, I can give it to my brother.

 

dang that truck was so clean when i saw it last, looks like he did a good job cuttin it, so is it a trailer queen now?

 

Its all yours. Took it off last night, I will clean it up a little and add some paint tonight and can get it to you tomorrow.

 

Are you planning on making a handful of the new aluminum version to sell to locals?

 

I am likely going to make a handful. If some locals want to go in I am more than happy to work something out.

Should fit 2005-2015.

 

Right on, let me know details.

 

zach hows my rack coming along??

 

It is in the works at the laser cutter. Not sure the schedule for completing it though. I will keep you posted though as soon as it is done.

 

sweet man!!

 

It's been a trailer queen for a while now. It is very clean. He did a good job.

 

Woohoo! What side of town are you on?

 

Draper. I didn't get a chance to clean it up over the weekend but it still has your name on it.

 

No prob, I have a pressure washer at work, was going to clean mine when I remove it, too. I'm in Midvale during the days.

 

I definitely would be interested.. Been lookin at getting some skids, but don't need the full gauge thickness as I don't rock crawl either. Just for the peace of mind added protection.

Thanks again for the roof rack, it's served me very well & holding up strong!

 

Hey guys I'm getting a big shipment of toyos tomorrow lots of 33s if anyone needs some hit me up I can give you price on what you want