U-bolt Skid plates

[bobb@domain.elided (Bob Blair)]

Rob, 
The recessed U-Bolt plates from Scout M.A.D.ness work well; much greater
clearance.  Because the plates are bent to shape, the springs have
to seat into the slightly curved saddle. So you have to re-check the 
U-Bolt torque.  They are very strong, really take a beating.  
My welding skills aren't up to suspension standards (I do take the
beast on the highway),  they were worth the $200.

Dan, Joe,
Don't re-invent the wheel - 
Take a look at Jim Weed's page to see way the Bunder Bunch makes 'em:
http://www.off-road.com/~jweed/u_bolt.htm

"The factory u-bolts and u-bolt spring plates on the Scouts hang down 
too low. The Binder Bunch has redesigned these u-bolt plates to give 
you the maximum amount of ground clearance possible on a spring under 
suspension. We use 1 1/2" angle iron 3/8" thick welded to 2" wide 
strap 3/8" thick. You will need to notch the front u-bolt plate so it
will clear the differential."

Bob
77 Scout II


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>From: "Rob C" <robc10x@domain.elided>
>To: ihc-digest@domain.elided, 3dvision@domain.elided
>Subject: U-bolt Skid plates
>Date: Thu, 04 Mar 1999 07:30:17 PST
>

>
>OK, 
> After seeing the results of Joe's snapped bolt and my jarring stop on a 
>rock against my U-bolt plate all at Paragon, I want to put on some kind 
>of protection.
>
> Who makes these if anybody, and who has had experiences (good & 
>bad)with them?  I plan on putting in new U bolts at the same time. Any 
>suggestions?
>
>Thanks,
>Rob Cavaleri
>Yellow Scout    
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