froggy47

Has anyone attached a sacrificial bit of aluminum/cf/plastic/whatever to the skid bars?

Looking for ideas/pics.

I am not a big fan of drilling holes thru these thin pieces of hollow square tube and putting a bolt thru with a wheel that is going to take a very hard hit when it's put into action (driveways, speedbumps, etc)

I'd rather replace a sacrificial part.

Anyone fab this up?

davidfarmer

The best option is to leave it alone and do your best to not hit anything. Remember, that isn't some random skid plate, it is the RADIATOR SUPPORT. IMHO, putting wheels (or anything else) on it gives you a false sense of security and could lead to doing some serious damage.

froggy47

Thanks for the post David.

Of course I realize it's not a skid plate, however, street/track cars (lowered cars) are going to scrape every so often. There really is no way around it.

I can maybe fit some small "ramps" at my driveway but public roads are going to be a challenge.

Eventually the scrapes are going to wear out the thin metal, even going easy when you know a scrape is coming.

I think the oem bars can be protected, without drilling holes. Just fishing for ideas.

Z11409

We use a aluminum over lay plate,held on by #8 sheet metal screws.I becomes a wear item just like brakes and tires. cheap insurance for a couple of bucks.

http://www.khmetals.com/

Close to you

froggy47

That's the ticket. I will call. Who should I talk to? Lenny?

trackboss

I simply welded a length of 1/8" thick strap in the affected area for reinforcement. Then I drilled a hole where the wheel needs to be and welded a sleeve in there. To that I attached some skateboard wheels. Best solution. All the marketed kits are garbage. My setup is relatively strong and super clean/compact.

froggy47

One of these days I will teach myself to weld, that sounds very strong.

Maybe I can jb weld a piece of strap.



Thanks