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3rd Gen/ 2nd Gen Engine bay Splash Guard/ Rock guards Template.

Discussion in 'Off-Roading & Trails' started by Shveet, Jul 28, 2019.

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  1. Jun 17, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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    Max8

    #121
    Max8 Thinking Outside The Box until they close the lid

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    Vehicle:
    23 SR5 DCLB stock
    2012 ARE DCU contractor cap, Transmission aftercooler kit (Iconic Fabrication & Hayden 698), Bed Stiffeners (Kwikfab LLC), Firestone airbag leaf springs, wye connector and pressure gauge, Tailgate security mod (mfgr. by Christian06 on TW), OEM mud flaps, OEM tailgate electronic lock, Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller, Anytime Backup Camera hardwired 42 ft to camper, RCI Alum. Skid plates & cat covers, 2WD LO mod (BB Tuning), Fumoto oil drain, ECT Always-On Mod (hardness by Funman1steve), 6awg DC DC tow charger wiring, inline 60 amp breakers & battery terminals, Kill switch, KJTO driver side grab handle, Hood hold open gas struts, Scangauge III, Seat Covers (Seat Covers Unlimited... wearing poorly),
    Great mod, thank you OP and template makers!

    Purchased this for $42:
    Nitrile Commercial Grade Rubber Sheet, Black, 60A, 0.093" x 36" x 48"
    Visit the Rubber-Cal Store. NBR rubber with high resistances to oils, ozone, moisture, impacts, and abrasion.
    $42 Nitrile Commercial Grade Rubber Sheet, Black, 60A, 0.093" x 36" x 48"
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6NMTT4J

    Printed template on plotter paper at copy shop for $6 each x 2 each.
    Template takes up about 16" x 42"
    Gave it to my QA/QC team for inspection.
    Lightly sprayed 3M adhesive and smoothed out on sheet.
    Cut out with new blade on utility knife. The rubber offers just enough resistance to smoothly fair the curves freehand very easily. Scissors were much harder to use.
    I have an old belt-hole punch for holes, too small. Reamed with 5/16 drill bit.
    Of a cheap assortment of plastic autobody fasteners, one style was a reasonable fit. I liked the two-piece inserts more than the one-piece friction.
    I added two more fasteners up top, easy to eyeball and push a centerpunch through the rubber.

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