That is true. I wish they went into more detail on the benefits over steel... other than easier cutting and modifying. Maybe it retains its shape better?
Looking forward to seeing your setup. Let us know how pricing works out.
That is true. I wish they went into more detail on the benefits over steel... other than easier cutting and modifying. Maybe it retains its shape better?
Looking forward to seeing your setup. Let us know how pricing works out.
The 16x20
http://www.instawares.com/Cutting-Bo...T-1520.0.7.htm
and the multi color and size
http://www.cuttingboardcompany.com/index.asp
another one
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/cat...age=1&utm_id=1
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2007 Jeep Commander: QTII, Leather, Sunroof, remote start, OEM Skid Plates, 2 in Daystar lift, 255.75.17 BFG Mud Terrains on Moabs, 1.25 " Spidertrax wheel spacers, 4x Guard front guard and Side Guards, Optima Red Top, Robbys half inch leveling spacer, Bilstein 5150 Rear Shocks, Pinch weld mod and trimming!
I don't feel like reading a bunch of threads on pirate. Cliff notes?
Just started in on them, basically some prefer steel, some of the guys really like low cost and east to work with of the plastics. Plus they dont rust, need maitinance, and can be switched out fairly easily. Going to buy a sheet and see where it goes from there
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HDPE is an alternative to steel, and from what I can find, looks like it comes in opaque, white, yellow, and black. I would rather have a stainless skid plate, just my thoughts. I know HDPE is used with ATV's but I'm not sure having a 5000 pound vehicle coming down on a plastic skid plate is going to work.
Are you saying that HDPE is equivalent to steel?? Or by "alternate" do you just mean "another option"?
It's definitely not equivalent, but it does have some high strength applications.
My biggest concern would be that HDPE is flamable! You would have to be carefull where it is used. Also, it is not bendable like steel (w/o heating it at least). It would have to be at least 4 times as thick as steel to have anywhere near the same strength (3/4" to 1" I suspect) which might cut clearance.
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HDPE is the type of plastic that was used at a skid plate. I was just saying that it is an option, just not an option I would use. Imagaine one of your front tires slipping off a rock and said plastic skid lands on another rock. Is that going to save your radiator? I would much rather have a metal skid plate.Originally Posted by Matt_
Hey I just thought these were cool. [I] think people use them over the top of a metal fram or skid plave to make it slicker. Being that they have no heat rating, I guess I'll see if these can be used or not.
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