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Front corner diamond plate (similar to the rear corner idea)
« on: December 15, 2011, 06:34:35 PM »
I've not seen a "front corner" protection diamond plate setup.

HAVE YOU?

I'm speaking of a corner plate protection, where the running light is located that would wrap to the front. Similar to the common rear corner protection you see at most 'parts' places.

If I can't find any, I'll be making some in the next week.

Let me know!

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Re: Front corner diamond plate (similar to the rear corner idea)
« Reply #1 on: December 15, 2011, 06:39:47 PM »

Hell I can't even figure out a good way to bend my rear corners to install them..... And you want to make them for the front...  :laugh:

Great, I see more of my hard earned $$$ being spent on yet another mod.....  ;)
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Re: Front corner diamond plate (similar to the rear corner idea)
« Reply #2 on: December 15, 2011, 07:26:28 PM »

Hell I can't even figure out a good way to bend my rear corners to install them..... And you want to make them for the front...  :laugh:

Great, I see more of my hard earned $$$ being spent on yet another mod.....  ;)

The rears... I just threw up my hands and bought'em. Costly little suckers.

The fronts, I'll make out of steel (since it takes too long for me to re-setup my MIG for alum. and I'm horrible at TIG'ing alum). I won't be bending them, but making two pieces (a side and front) and welding them together. Grinding down the corner so it's more "round" then just a flat edge welded together. Plus, the front will be a bit curved to match the body, like the side.

The steel diamond plate was a rem from my local supply house. A 2' x 2' piece, for about $15.00 (if memory serves me right). It's as thin as the alum. or even thinner. And will provide even more protection. This stuff is darn strong.

... I'll rattle can them flat-black to match the rest of the 'build'.  And of course, I'll take some pictures. ;)
« Last Edit: December 15, 2011, 07:29:00 PM by johnnyairtime »

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Re: Front corner diamond plate (similar to the rear corner idea)
« Reply #3 on: January 09, 2012, 02:28:42 PM »
Does anyone make the steel treadplate rear corners?  All I find is the aluminum ones.  I'll end up painting them anyway so the cheaper/stronger steel plate is what I'd rather have if possible...