I Drilled 58 Holes In My Truck Body ?

[SightsOfIron]

These look awesome! Well done!

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[SightsOfIron]

Is there a link for these plates or ais it just too early and I need my coffee asap?

 

[TXJeepDad]

You'll be happy with the completed project. Are you doing the installation or having someone else do it? If you take it on yourself just mock it up perfect before you drill the first hole. Post pics once it's done.

Oh ya I'll be doing this install myself. I try to do all my mods myself. Electric stuff I usually get help w tho!

 

[JTenn]

Is there a link for these plates or ais it just too early and I need my coffee asap?

These are the ones I have but there are other manufacturers.
https://www.fishboneoffroad.com/products/fishbone-jt-scale-armor

 

[JTenn]

So I doubt the folks that have questioned the protective value of the armor will see this but here is proof that the armor does indeed offer body protection. I wheeled in Eastern Kentucky last week and rubbed something hard enough to warp the rear door panel. If you zoom in, it's clear the rub started on the armor and continued to the door. Armor=No damage, door=panel damage. It can't be more clear than that. Actually kind of hard to see in the pics but you get the idea.

 

[JohnWick]

Well, the door is more flexible than the body, so it's going to bend first.

I do like these, but there's absolutely no way I'm drilling a bunch of holes in the body.

How about a double sided tape version. ?

 

[40x40]

I have real sliders too and have absolutely beat the hell out of them. I have bent them bad enough to have to replace them already. I had to remove them to install these armor plates so they're not on in the pictures. Yes they (the armor) are very substantial and will very much protect the rocker panels from rock, root, or log strikes. They are 5mm thick plate steel. You're also correct that I can't undo the installation. That's why it took me almost a year to bring myself to do it. But I figure it this way, this truck is my off road rig and I use it very much for that purpose so why not armor plate as much as I can within reason to protect as much as I can while out on the trail. And I like the way they look so double points. As I stated previously, it's not a mod that everyone would do or want to do and that's cool. That's what makes all of our rigs unique. You'll never see an angry grill or 20 inch wheels with roller skate tires on mine but if that's a thing someone likes then by all means, own it. Here's a video for reference of the type of wheeling I do.

jtenn did you ever notice the direct correlation between the longer it takes to conquer an obstacle the more impatient the right foot becomes? looks like a fun trail

 

[JTenn]

jtenn did you ever notice the direct correlation between the longer it takes to conquer an obstacle the more impatient the right foot becomes? looks like a fun trail

I sure have noticed that. Lol Wind Rock is a great place with tons of fun trails. Alot are WAY over my capabilities but it's fun to watch other people too.

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