Skid plate fabricator on West Coast?

[VXIRONwoMAN]

I am in need of full belly armor before i go to Moab '08. Does anyone know of somewone who can make it for me on the West Coast that won't totally clear my bank account? thanks! Any suggestion on material? I was thinking stainless steel.

[Anita]

Cece,

One person I know who does great work (plus participates in Isuzoo at Moab every year and knows VX's) is Dallas at Stinkyfab.com. I dont think he is cheap but he makes great products.

You may want to do a shout-out to the Isuzu guys at 4 x 4:
http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/postlist.php?Cat=&Board=UBB68

[VXIRONwoMAN]

Thanks Anita! I will go give the shout out and check out the website! Oh I know Dallas! I met him in Moab!!! Silly me! thanks again!

[Kenny]

I am in need of full belly armor before i go to Moab '08. Does anyone know of somewone who can make it for me on the West Coast that won't totally clear my bank account? thanks! Any suggestion on material? I was thinking stainless steel.

1/4" aluminum works well.
If you plan to take it on and off, it's also a heck of a lot lighter to manipulate.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/rock_rash.jpg

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Belly_Armor.jpg

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/SKIDS_OFF.jpg

I would just go to a local welding shop and take in some design aspect (a sketch of what you want), and let them do the fit up and measurements with your VX.

The guys I used, knew squat about off roading - but are experts in stainless and aluminum. It worked out well. My aluminum skids set me back about $600.

Good luck, we'll make sure you use em next year :p !

[VXIRONwoMAN]

1/4" aluminum works well.
If you plan to take it on and off, it's also a heck of a lot lighter to manipulate.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/rock_rash.jpg

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Belly_Armor.jpg

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/SKIDS_OFF.jpg

I would just go to a local welding shop and take in some design aspect (a sketch of what you want), and let them do the fit up and measurements with your VX.

The guys I used, knew squat about off roading - but are experts in stainless and aluminum. It worked out well. My aluminum skids set me back about $600.

Good luck, we'll make sure you use em next year :p !


I LOVE your belly armor!!! Mind if i steal these pictures and take em to a fabricator?? Also...can you change the oil and the filter without removing them? Thanks!!!

[Kenny]

I LOVE your belly armor!!! Mind if i steal these pictures and take em to a fabricator?? Also...can you change the oil and the filter without removing them? Thanks!!!

I made an opening to drain the oil- assuming you have a Fumoto drain plug.
As for the filter, ummmm, I can reach it to take it off, but oil will spill inside the plate. I'm not too lazy, so I don't mind taking the front plate off every 6 mo. when I change to filter. Give me a chance to look in there and clean up a bit :rolleyes: .

If you are in no big rush, I owe a few people some CADD drawings of the skids.
I can email you the file to take to the shop. I hope to do this in the next month.

[JHarris1385]

Kenny, Ill take an email of the plates as well, whenever you get the time to finish them. They look awesome. Thanks.

[VXIRONwoMAN]

I am in no hurry. That would be awesome, Kenny!! Thanks!

[don moore]

I made an opening to drain the oil- assuming you have a Fumoto drain plug.
As for the filter, ummmm, I can reach it to take it off, but oil will spill inside the plate. I'm not too lazy, so I don't mind taking the front plate off every 6 mo. when I change to filter. Give me a chance to look in there and clean up a bit :rolleyes: .

If you are in no big rush, I owe a few people some CADD drawings of the skids.
I can email you the file to take to the shop. I hope to do this in the next month.

email me also..this wil be a must have when i get my VX
chev_cc_tm_vette@yahoo.com ;)

[Knigh7s]

Don't forget me! I believe I am one of those ppl you owe! =P

[tomdietrying]

Kenny,
I like to have an e-mail on that too!
Peace.
Tom

p.s.
Give my best to Donna.

[Kenny]

Files sent.
more info:
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?p=105451#post105451

Sorry for the hijak CC.
Hope you find a good fabricator. I'd definitely get at least pointers from Dallas.