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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 9, 2015 at 7:32 AM
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  2. Mar 9, 2015 at 1:53 PM
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  3. Mar 9, 2015 at 9:54 PM
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  4. Mar 9, 2015 at 10:22 PM
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  5. Mar 9, 2015 at 10:25 PM
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    You're going to love the red UHMW! That stuff is seriously bright.

    [​IMG]
     
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  6. Mar 11, 2015 at 11:43 PM
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  7. Mar 12, 2015 at 8:30 AM
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    So, any pics of this thing having been drug over a rock, etc.? I'm having a little trouble with picturing it taking a beating. I was planning on Aluminum (which is weaker than steel, I know), but it it is metal...
     
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  8. Mar 12, 2015 at 9:27 AM
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    I had the skid on during my last trip out, but didn't manage to drag it over anything. I did manage to twist my leafs, blow out my shocks, and break my drive shaft though. :eek:

    My gas tank has small scuffs and a few minor gouges in it. The skid will take that hit now. The UHMW will also rebound after taking a hit where metal will deform and keep it's deformed shape.
     
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  9. Mar 12, 2015 at 9:51 AM
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    Having the gas tank behind the UHMW will contribute a lot to its rigidity. The skid will distribute the load and prevent the tank from being ruptured on sharp rocks, plus it's really slippery stuff so it will help you slide over obstacles. It's more of a Kevlar vest than a steel plate. I would think the tank could still get bent out of shape on bigger impacts but at least you wont be leaking fuel all over the trail and stranded in the middle of nowhere.

    I haven't run one of these to test it out (yet) and this is a little out of my specialty, but I thought an unbiased opinion from someone with a technical background (engineer) might help you out. I'm excited about this product.
     
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  10. Mar 12, 2015 at 12:32 PM
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  11. Mar 12, 2015 at 1:18 PM
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  12. Mar 12, 2015 at 2:35 PM
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    I will be testing the skids on a DCLB this weekend. If I have to, I will modify the cut file to make these skids work for you guys.
     
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  13. Mar 12, 2015 at 2:40 PM
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  14. Mar 12, 2015 at 2:46 PM
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    I haven't yet. Guess I need to look at the different configurations.

    DCSB - Yes
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  15. Mar 12, 2015 at 3:14 PM
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    I would bet that DCSB and AC would be the same, since they have the same wheel base. I'm still sub'ed for the DCLB. This thing high centers easily, and I don't want to worry about the gas tank when the skinny peddle is needed.
     
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  16. Mar 12, 2015 at 4:13 PM
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  17. Mar 12, 2015 at 5:29 PM
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    awaiting DCLB news with bated breath....
     
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  18. Mar 13, 2015 at 10:22 AM
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    Sure do. These are the measurements on my DBSB. I have a DCLB coming in Sunday, but we might as well confirm some dimensions.

    From the front of the gas tank to the front of the cross member is about 9.5". The tape is butted up against the tank above the seam.

    7164a2de93faac3ce500fad1de9626ce_19bd02990b710531d4144391d6cacf97786a0d45.jpg

    The distance between the straps, out to out, is about 26.25".
    With the tape hooked on the back of the rear strap and measuring to the front of the forward strap.

    dbbeb28d1e437e8e5f4fcfa153c4e993_edb3f27b24dba80fe0987c6125efbff7320bfb82.jpg

    e1803095b5189829c9b9f9b3fc3616cf_4c2bb92fe819088f40e9197c49baa2e221d7708f.jpg

    If someone can crawl under their LB, AC, and SC and duplicate these dimensions I would appreciate it.
     
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