Iron Mountain Peformance Custom Underbody protection - Page 3

moby33 · 08-21-2006, 03:44 PM

Hey Patrick, great looking plates. You've got another customer here...just let me know when I can get my hands on them. Have you thought about doing a group package w/ a little forum member discount?

One question though. Do you happen to know the weight of each section? Just curious to do the math on added weight. Thanks.

rfjtoy · 08-21-2006, 06:02 PM

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Lost Cosmonaut previously said:

Those are 1/4" thick. I hit some big rocks with these things with the Trail Teams and they got a few scratches but no dents. Even the Trail Team guys were impressed with our design over their TLC designed plates.

- Patrick

HOw does 1/4 alum compare to 3/16 steel? Does your front plate attach to the frame? how would your plate fit with the ARB sheet that comes with the front Bumper?

Velheru · 08-22-2006, 04:20 AM

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Lost Cosmonaut previously said:

Just to answer some questions quickly (sorry I haven't been around, just found out the wifey's pregnant and I had to trade in my beloved STi in on a new '06 VW Jetta GLI over the weekend and have been taking the wife to doctors appointments... Busy!):

These do not cover the exaust crossover unfortunately. I was thinking about making a "wing" to do so and add a little protection to the transfer case but it would lessen your overall ground clearance since the crossover is the lowest point on the truck. Maybe I should make a poll since we're still at a point we could do some minor redesigning if we need to.

As far as price, still waiting on that. I will be making a thread soon for people who want on a order list though. There will definitely be a package price for the whole set.

As far as needing to remove the stock pieces, the stock engine skid plate will have to come out but the stock front plate does not need to be removed. We're working out a way to make the mid (engine) plate easily removed for easy 1 man access to the oil drain.

Stay tuned and sorry about the lack of updates!!

- Patrick

Maybe an optional piece for the crossover, I personally plan on rerouting the crossover to run between the TC and fuel tank as has been done by a few ppl here so far. Ths will get rid of the whole problem, just as long as the rest of the plates you are making will still bolt up after that move.

**Lost Cosmonaut** · 08-31-2006, 09:37 AM

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rfjtoy previously said:

HOw does 1/4 alum compare to 3/16 steel? Does your front plate attach to the frame? how would your plate fit with the ARB sheet that comes with the front Bumper?

1/4 aluminum is less weight than 3/16ths steel and won't rust. Also aluminum tends to handle abrasion better.

The plates do attach to the frame through the use of spacers and grade 8 bolts. It would take alot to get these things to come off.

As far as fitting with the ARB piece, it probably would but I can't say for certain.

Thanks for the interest guys! Sorry for the lack of updates, like I said I've been busy here at home. I've got some updated prototype pictures to show soon to show what we have now. I'll get those up in the next couple days.

Thanks,
- Patrick

Velheru · 09-07-2006, 05:27 AM

Actually, you might consider offering a setup to relocate the crossover with this kit, that way you can make a skid for the diff. also, I see your fuel tank skid has a plate that goes in front, this will be great if relocating crossover as it will help sheild tank from heat. You could then make a small plate to connect the others over the newly moved crossover, making a smooth bottom with no gap to get caught on. Just a thought, I know if that setup was offered, it would be the one I bought.

4WD Toyota Owner Magazine · 10-07-2006, 01:11 PM

Patrick--sent you a PM about your skid plate setup for the 4WD Toyota Owner magazine FJ Cruiser we are racing in the Baja 500. Email me back at when you get a chance--thank you!

Dave

Kzoocruiser · 10-07-2006, 08:30 PM

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Lost Cosmonaut previously said:

. We're working out a way to make the mid (engine) plate easily removed for easy 1 man access to the oil drain.- Patrick

I'd suggest adding some truly engineered cut-outs that allow us access to more than just the oil pan plug. (zerk fittings and anything that needs to be changed fluid-wise if possible)
This last engineering challenge seems to be something that fabricators either miss, don't want to mess with or (I suppose) deem 'impossible'.

bandi · 10-07-2006, 08:35 PM

Very NIce LC !!!! Very Nice !!!... Congrates on a great design !!!

**mbisson** · 10-10-2006, 05:54 PM

I was wondering if there is anything new? Are you finalizing the plate? Pricing? Inquiring minds want to know?

MoSun · 11-03-2006, 07:40 AM

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4WD Toyota Owner Magazine previously said:

Patrick--sent you a PM about your skid plate setup for the 4WD Toyota Owner magazine FJ Cruiser we are racing in the Baja 500. Email me back at when you get a chance--thank you!

Dave

Your magazine is sponsoring it's own FJ Cruiser? Exactly how is your magazine involved other than coverage?