SR Front Skid Mod

Here's a mod I'm trying on my front skid plate from Skid Row. While at Moab I bent back or ground down the 3 lower screws and decided to try and create some protection in front of them. I don't know if this will be the perfect solution, but I thought I would post it. I might grind down the sharp rear edge a bit to minimize catching on it when in reverse, but for the most part I'm going forward when I catch the bolts.

Thinkin out loud here...
Is there such a thing as a carriage type bolt head (rounded and low profile) with an allen wrench center?

Schlud, That is what I had in mind also. Mine will add a bit of a horseshoe effect to it.

Originally posted by rrdstarr
Schlud, That is what I had in mind also. Mine will add a bit of a horseshoe effect to it.

The horseshoe or anything that would go across the bend would have cost me more $$$. It's the straight on hits that took out my bolts, but I'll look forward to seeing your version.

Originally posted by ned946
Thinkin out loud here...
Is there such a thing as a carriage type bolt head (rounded and low profile) with an allen wrench center?

There is, I too think that would be the best solution. I assume it is the 2 front bolts you were catching?....

C

Originally posted by Xlax


There is, I too think that would be the best solution. I assume it is the 2 front bolts you were catching?....

C

Yes, but don't forget the locking washer, and a larger washer that go underneath the bolt head. That gives you a flat edge again that can be hit and bent back. Also if the allen-hole gets closed by damage you'll have an even harder time getting the bolt off.

Xlax it's the lower 3 bolts that get hit. The front 2 are up high.

Schlud? How much did it cost to get those three pieces welded on? I want to know if my welder is charging a fair price.

Originally posted by rrdstarr
Schlud? How much did it cost to get those three pieces welded on? I want to know if my welder is charging a fair price.

$40.

Thanks Dude!

Any worries about getting hung up on those lips if you were to be pulled from behind?

Originally posted by ned946
Is there such a thing as a carriage type bolt head (rounded and low profile) with an allen wrench center?

Yes, look for a Button Head Cap Screw. They may be hard to find in large sizes though.

Originally posted by cmxterra
Any worries about getting hung up on those lips if you were to be pulled from behind?

Seems like a minor chance. It's hard to tell from the un-installed photo, but they hang down just enough to protect the bolts. Most of my bolt damage has been driving under speed, not being pulled slowly across an obstacle.

Yes, look for a Button Head Cap Screw. They may be hard to find in large sizes though.

I tried that. Hard to remove when they get 'smeared'.
(I used a Dremel cut-off wheel to create a screwdriver slot.)

Toy Man