Well not yet but i am pretty far into developemt and i wanted your input before i pulled the funding trigger.
The plate would start at the front of the front subframe and run back to the rear transfer case support just past the first Cats. 50+ inches in total length.
I have the template made and it fits nice and snug:
Material:
I really wanted to go with a stainless but the cost would quite litterally be 3 times as much as a mild steel. If you absolutely have to have stainless for the bling/baller/no rust ever factor PM me and i can get you an exact price.
I decided to go with a basic Mild steel as it is readily available, not brittle but not too soft. The thickness will be 1/8 of an inch thick. I feel with the great support that the plate would have with the subframe this is more than enough to protect the vital bits under there.
Powdercoating will ensure that it looks good and will stand up to some abuse and is included in the below pricing structure. If you like the all natural look the price can be adjusted for no powdercoating on a case by case basis.
What You Get:
I hit the trails at least once a week and fully plan on trail testing this thing before i send it out. If a ***** in its armor is found, it will be changed and retested before i make the ones to be sent out.
I will provide you will all necessary: nuts/bolts/washers/spacers/instructions and maybe even a candy bar for when the job is finished.
If you need any technical assistance i will be an email or phonecall away.
If this first run goes well, i will develope rear and fuel tank plates as well but that is a long way from being considered at this point.
Payment:
I prefer to take all payments over paypal so that we are both protected. Once the prototype is tested and I am happy with its performance i will open up for orders. Once i have recieved full payment from 5 people I will beign fabricating them. If for some reason we do not reach 5 units then i will eather refund your money or allow you to send about 20% more and I will still make you a great skid plate!
The reason for the price difference is because my supplier is giving me a quantity discount up to 10 pieces. If we can get 15 orders, the price could adjust down by 15%
Preliminary Cost Structure:
I am shooting for a cost of $400 out the door powdercoated black or silver with 5 orders. Custom colors may be had but may add $5 to $10 to the cost. If you DONT want it to be powdercoated i can adjust the price accordingly but would handle that on a case by case basis.
Actual shipping charged will be charged on a case by case basis.
Selling Individually: $480
Batch of 5-10: $400
Batch of 15: $340
I hope to make the prototype this weekend and test it next weekend, once it is made and i am happy with how it performs i will start taking orders.
Give me some feedback guys! I want everyone to get what they need at a fair price.
-Sam Craven
The plate would start at the front of the front subframe and run back to the rear transfer case support just past the first Cats. 50+ inches in total length.
I have the template made and it fits nice and snug:
Material:
I really wanted to go with a stainless but the cost would quite litterally be 3 times as much as a mild steel. If you absolutely have to have stainless for the bling/baller/no rust ever factor PM me and i can get you an exact price.
I decided to go with a basic Mild steel as it is readily available, not brittle but not too soft. The thickness will be 1/8 of an inch thick. I feel with the great support that the plate would have with the subframe this is more than enough to protect the vital bits under there.
Powdercoating will ensure that it looks good and will stand up to some abuse and is included in the below pricing structure. If you like the all natural look the price can be adjusted for no powdercoating on a case by case basis.
What You Get:
I hit the trails at least once a week and fully plan on trail testing this thing before i send it out. If a ***** in its armor is found, it will be changed and retested before i make the ones to be sent out.
I will provide you will all necessary: nuts/bolts/washers/spacers/instructions and maybe even a candy bar for when the job is finished.
If you need any technical assistance i will be an email or phonecall away.
If this first run goes well, i will develope rear and fuel tank plates as well but that is a long way from being considered at this point.
Payment:
I prefer to take all payments over paypal so that we are both protected. Once the prototype is tested and I am happy with its performance i will open up for orders. Once i have recieved full payment from 5 people I will beign fabricating them. If for some reason we do not reach 5 units then i will eather refund your money or allow you to send about 20% more and I will still make you a great skid plate!
The reason for the price difference is because my supplier is giving me a quantity discount up to 10 pieces. If we can get 15 orders, the price could adjust down by 15%
Preliminary Cost Structure:
I am shooting for a cost of $400 out the door powdercoated black or silver with 5 orders. Custom colors may be had but may add $5 to $10 to the cost. If you DONT want it to be powdercoated i can adjust the price accordingly but would handle that on a case by case basis.
Actual shipping charged will be charged on a case by case basis.
Selling Individually: $480
Batch of 5-10: $400
Batch of 15: $340
I hope to make the prototype this weekend and test it next weekend, once it is made and i am happy with how it performs i will start taking orders.
Give me some feedback guys! I want everyone to get what they need at a fair price.
-Sam Craven