Feeler - Gas tank skids (97+)

[Frank Z]

Since there are a few folks here that do not have a skid plate to protect their gas tanks I thought I'd throw this out to anyone that is in the market for a solid bit of protection.

I've been gathering quotes from 4-5 different vendors for materials to build 5 skid plates out of 3/16" thick plate. The skids will be brake-formed to match the contour of the 97+ plastic gas tank. I'll also build a drivers side nut strip for those that do not already have one.

As of today the best I can do is $250 each. Yes I know it's expensive, but have you priced steel lately...ouch!!!

I'll try to dig up a picture of the skid I built for my heep so you can see what you are getting for your money.

A 50% deposit will be required because I'm going to be out of pocket to get these built and to be perfectly honest I've been burned before and would like to avoid that mess again.

If I can't find 5 people then I won't be building any at all. The cost of material and forming 1 skid makes it a money losing proposition.

So let me know by posting up here or via PM and we'll see where this goes.

BTW, local pickup only.

 

[Jawa]

What kinda timeframe are you looking at Frank? Also, are you powdercoating or painting them?

 

[Hugothegrunt]

Frank, You can count me in.:thumbup:

 

[Frank Z]

Rattle can. Powdercoating is expensive and isn't worth the investment on a skidplate. Can you imagine the cost of getting the skid recoated? It would have to be re-blasted as well.

 

[Frank Z]

Lead time depends on how long it takes to get to 5 orders. It will take a week to 10 days once I place the order.
Here's a pic of the skid on my heep. This one is made out of thinner 11ga plate. I'll be #6 if this all works out.

 

[Patriot4x4]

looks great frank!

I cant put in my hat in the ring just yet... If you continue to build more in the future, count me in. (I have plenty of other issues I need to work out before hand).

 

[Frank Z]

Thanks, but based on the response so far it doesn't look like this is going to happen. The prices I got were for a bulk purchase of material and forming. Trying to build one or two would actually cost more.

 

[Jawa]

I'll go ahead and put my name on the list. Do you have anyone besides me and Hugo yet?

 

[Frank Z]

Nope just youz guyz.

 

[Kiefer316]

if ya could make one for a 96 i would be in but i dont wanna waste your time so...i wont ask

 

[Frank Z]

I honestly don't know how much of a differnce there is between the two with regards to the lower profile. I'll check my son's 91 later today and see how it compares to my 97.

 

[XJNOOB93]

Do you know how to do belly skid plates?? and front?? Jus wanna get a price range.. I cant afford much of anything right now but in a few months I might be able too.

 

[Frank Z]

Let's keep this thread about gas tank skids, I'll answer your questions via PM later this evening.

 

[TL-Iguana]

how much to ship one to canada!!!

Calgary alberta.. or is that out of the question

 

[Frank Z]

Completely out of the question...sorry.

 

[Frank Z]

Well it was worth a shot. Not enough interest to make it happen. Maybe down the road when the economy turns around I'll try it again.