BAMF CMC plates (Cab Mount Chop)

arkywally · Aug 10, 2016

Does anyone have input on using a wirefed welder, 120vac, as to wire size, settings etc for the best possible weld of this plate thanks!
I will toss it to you @JLee as a last resort. TIA

JLee · Aug 10, 2016

Settings are very subjective I would start with recommended settings buy your welder manufacturer. And .030 or .035 wire would be good to go.

arkywally · Aug 10, 2016

^^^ and thanks for that feedback!

Tom mike · Aug 18, 2016

So you only do 1 inch stitch welds you don't completely weld and seal the whOle plate?

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Okay guys you asked for it and here it is. CNC cut Cab Mount Chop plates. i designed a plate to make the CMC a lot faster and less then what it would cost you to buy the steel at Home Depot and cut it yourself.

The plates are 12g and I can cut them thicker but it's not needed your frame is 11g
Price: $17.99 shipped to anywhere in the lower 48
To order go HERE and place your order

Here is a install I did i even used the 4.5" angle grinder to show those of you that don't have a plasma how it's done.

Tools

4.5" or 4" angle grinder with a cut off wheel & a 36 grit flap disk
Sharpie or paint pen
B.A.M.F CMC plate
120v welder capable of welding 12g
Vice grips or pliers
Some flat black paint

And all the safety equipment needed to weld and Grind.

First put the plate on your cab mount and trace it out with the sharpie.

Then cut out the trace is what I do when using a angle grinder is cut the bottom and the sides and just scribe the top and take the vice grips and brake it at the scribe.

(The removed material) you can see where he was rubbing

Tack the plate in place and stitch weld in little 1" stitches staggering them all over the plate to not over heat the body mount bushing." It can catch FIRE"

(we were running out of time so I didn't take anymore pics )
After you fully weld it take your flap disk and blend the welds and after it cools shoot it with flat black and your golden no more rubbing

Note this amount was cut to clear 285's if your tires are larger you may have to cut more
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JLee · Aug 18, 2016

Tom mike said: ↑

So you only do 1 inch stitch welds you don't completely weld and seal the whOle plate?
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No you weld the whole plate staggering 1 inch stitch welds so you don't over heat the rubber body mount.

jc11taco89 · Aug 18, 2016

JLee[OP] said: ↑

No you weld the whole plate staggering 1 inch stitch welds so you don't over heat the rubber body mount.
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when I welded mine up I used a damp rag wrapped around the bushing and it worked great

Tom mike · Aug 21, 2016

So when you trace the plate on you obviously can't get a trace on the bottom or underneath. Do you just cut right along the bottom lip?

jc11taco89 · Aug 21, 2016

Tom mike said: ↑

So when you trace the plate on you obviously can't get a trace on the bottom or underneath. Do you just cut right along the bottom lip?
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yup that's exactly what I did

EatSleepTacos · Aug 21, 2016

TheosTaco said: ↑

I finally got around to getting this done.

1) Clean up the Cab Mount

2) Outline the area to be cut and start cutting

3) Carefully cut the mount off

4) Once the piece is off... Grind it down to even the cut & get desired angle

5) Mount up BAMF CMC Plate in place

6) a.Tack Weld the CMC Plate in place. b.We stuffed a Very damp & cold rag in the underside hole where the Cab Mount is located to minimize the risk of the the mount melting or catching fire. c. Start welding the CMC Plate onto the frame in increments.

7) a.Grind & Smooth out the welds for smooth finish. b.Sand area to further smooth out

8) Tape off, Prime & Paint

Thanks for the CMC Plates Jerry!
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Want to come do mine? Yours looks great!

JLee · Aug 21, 2016

Tom mike said: ↑

So when you trace the plate on you obviously can't get a trace on the bottom or underneath. Do you just cut right along the bottom lip?
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You cut back as far as you can you can cut off about .250" past the bend. If you look in the OP there is a picture of how far under you can cut.

adriancast · Aug 21, 2016

Finally got mine done today. Ever since I got the Icon UCAs (Dec 2015) I started to rub when reversing and turning hard. No more rubbing now.

Sideways1 · Sep 4, 2016

Do you the plates in stock?

JLee · Sep 4, 2016

Hundreds of them.

Sideways1 · Sep 4, 2016

Nice ordering now thanks.

Ordered... Thanks again

Kevmeistah21 · Sep 5, 2016

Will a 90a/120v flux core welder from harbor freight get the job done?

qxrtz4321 · Sep 6, 2016

Kevmeistah21 said: ↑

Will a 90a/120v flux core welder from harbor freight get the job done?
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Get it done and get it done correctly are two different things.

I'd want a 220V welder to do this.

JLee · Sep 6, 2016

Kevmeistah21 said: ↑

Will a 90a/120v flux core welder from harbor freight get the job done?
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I would go with a min of 150amp welder.

Kevmeistah21 · Sep 6, 2016

qxrtz4321 said: ↑

Get it done and get it done correctly are two different things.

I'd want a 220V welder to do this.
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Of course get the job done correctly! Thanks for the info.

JLee[OP] said: ↑

I would go with a min of 150amp welder.
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Sounds good, thank you.

YOTA 209 · Sep 8, 2016

TheosTaco said: ↑

I finally got around to getting this done.

1) Clean up the Cab Mount

2) Outline the area to be cut and start cutting

3) Carefully cut the mount off

4) Once the piece is off... Grind it down to even the cut & get desired angle

5) Mount up BAMF CMC Plate in place

6) a.Tack Weld the CMC Plate in place. b.We stuffed a Very damp & cold rag in the underside hole where the Cab Mount is located to minimize the risk of the the mount melting or catching fire. c. Start welding the CMC Plate onto the frame in increments.

7) a.Grind & Smooth out the welds for smooth finish. b.Sand area to further smooth out

8) Tape off, Prime & Paint

Thanks for the CMC Plates Jerry!
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I'm not worthy! I'm not worthy!

im4u2nvss · Sep 17, 2016

Ordered a set Thursday and they showed up today(two days after order). I may or may not actually need to install these, but the quality is good and the shipping was super fast!

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