Integrated Delrin Skid Plate

[Rckcrwlr]

I have developed a Prototype Delrin Skid Plate that eliminates the bottom supports. Remember that this is a prototype.

Using the OEM skid as a template...that is about as far as it went...
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q307/rckcrwlr_bucket/RC%20Items/RockForce/DelrinSkidPrototype001.jpg

To eliminate the bottom supports I needed to use 3/8" Delrin and then notch it.
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q307/rckcrwlr_bucket/RC%20Items/RockForce/DelrinSkidPrototype002.jpg

The elimination of these three supports and adding the delrin puts more weight down low... "thumbsup"
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q307/rckcrwlr_bucket/RC%20Items/RockForce/DelrinSkidPrototype004.jpg

I needed to angle the area where the links are to avoid binding
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q307/rckcrwlr_bucket/RC%20Items/RockForce/DelrinSkidPrototype005.jpg

Test fit
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q307/rckcrwlr_bucket/RC%20Items/RockForce/DelrinSkidPrototype006.jpg

To support the tranny plate I notched to tight tolerances to make sure there is no slop...also had to make room for the spur gear and needed to taper it for easy removal, if needed. :idea:
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q307/rckcrwlr_bucket/RC%20Items/RockForce/DelrinSkidPrototype007.jpg

Here is the fit...
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q307/rckcrwlr_bucket/RC%20Items/RockForce/DelrinSkidPrototype008.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q307/rckcrwlr_bucket/RC%20Items/RockForce/DelrinSkidPrototype009.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q307/rckcrwlr_bucket/RC%20Items/RockForce/DelrinSkidPrototype010.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q307/rckcrwlr_bucket/RC%20Items/RockForce/DelrinSkidPrototype011.jpg

[Rckcrwlr]

Here is the topside of the plate
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q307/rckcrwlr_bucket/RC%20Items/RockForce/RFDelrinSkidPrototype001.jpg

As you can see it is tapered to the angle of the OEM skid
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q307/rckcrwlr_bucket/RC%20Items/RockForce/RFDelrinSkidPrototype002.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q307/rckcrwlr_bucket/RC%20Items/RockForce/RFDelrinSkidPrototype003.jpg

Here it is mounted (Side view)
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q307/rckcrwlr_bucket/RC%20Items/RockForce/RFDelrinSkidPrototype004.jpg

It is slightly thicker than the OEM Alum one but I will be rounding the edges so that isn't "hanging" down.
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q307/rckcrwlr_bucket/RC%20Items/RockForce/RFDelrinSkidPrototype005.jpg

Here is the bottom view...note that there no sharp edges and screw heads
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q307/rckcrwlr_bucket/RC%20Items/RockForce/RFDelrinSkidPrototype007.jpg

Like I said above...I will be rounding and tapering the sides to avoid the possibility of snagging.
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q307/rckcrwlr_bucket/RC%20Items/RockForce/RFDelrinSkidPrototype008.jpg

When I get a chance, I will post up a comparison of weight differences. This is a big chunk of Delrin creating a low CG...

[Rockbound]

wow! looks great!

[Bustedcrawler]

Looks real good man:tmbup:

If you need a CAD model of that Prototype, I can knock one out in a day or two. Not sure how far your taking that, but knowing you it could be useful to have a model to pass on to somebody :tmbup:

[Rckcrwlr]

Here is a comparison from OEM to Delrin Rcksldr

[Racer4Life]

I saw someone stole your idea! :-)

[Rckcrwlr]

I saw someone stole your idea! :-)

Not even close...

Mine eliminates the screws on the bottom and also makes a more rigid assembly.

It's not pretty yet but it is still in prototype stage...

After this weekend...tweaks will go into production...