[1992suzukivitara]

I was a bit worried about the front diff on the vitara so I thought I'd make a bash plate. Wasn't really much on here about them so I copied my mates one and made my own version out of 5mm aluminium checker plate cost was $40.00 for material and 10$ for the cuts and bends. I drilled and taped holes up the front and used the existing holes I'm the gearbox crossmember I think 8mm ran a tap through it and bolted it up. Come up good I think
If anyone is having trouble making or buying one throw me a private message and I can help you out with measurements and bends. Also gonna make a transfer box bash plate soon so stay tuned!!!


Cheers Joel!!

[atari4x4]

looks good, will save destroying the engine crossmember if you get hung up on something, same with the gearbox crossmember. that's the one that usually gets hammered but at least it's removable.

personally i would have put the smooth side out but that's just me.

[1992suzukivitara]

atari4x4 wrote:

looks good, will save destroying the engine crossmember if you get hung up on something, same with the gearbox crossmember. that's the one that usually gets hammered but at least it's removable.

personally i would have put the smooth side out but that's just me.

thanks mate!! i hope it does its job lol!! i didnt really want checker plate but it was an off cut so it was cheap

[Gwagensteve]

It's not checker on both sides though. Checkerplate is designed for grip. Skidplates should slide.

Steve.

[BearX90]

Looks Good!
I'm thinking of doing the same thing.

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BearX90

[1992suzukivitara]

Gwagensteve wrote:

It's not checker on both sides though. Checkerplate is designed for grip. Skidplates should slide.

Steve.

Yeah it's kinda just for looks the checker plate I don't really think it would stop it from sliding but thanks for your opinion


Cheers Joel!!

[1992suzukivitara]

BearX90 wrote:

Looks Good!
I'm thinking of doing the same thing.

Suzuki X90's Rule
BearX90

Thanks mate!! I will take the bash plate off and post some pictures and measurements

Go THE VITARA/X90


Cheers Joel!!

[1992suzukivitara]

So I might aswell post it on here..


The bash plate is about
460mm


Buy about 630mm



It's all a rough measurements but these pictures should help you make a template to help you make your own
Front angle


Rear angle



If you want any more measurements / cut out just comment and ask


Cheers Joel!!

[atari4x4]

1992suzukivitara wrote:

Gwagensteve wrote:

It's not checker on both sides though. Checkerplate is designed for grip. Skidplates should slide.

Steve.

Yeah it's kinda just for looks the checker plate I don't really think it would stop it from sliding but thanks for your opinion


Cheers Joel!!

they call it treadplate for a reason & it's not because it's slippy.

[1992suzukivitara]

atari4x4 wrote:

1992suzukivitara wrote:

Gwagensteve wrote:

It's not checker on both sides though. Checkerplate is designed for grip. Skidplates should slide.

Steve.

Yeah it's kinda just for looks the checker plate I don't really think it would stop it from sliding but thanks for your opinion


Cheers Joel!!

they call it treadplate for a reason & it's not because it's slippy.

Yeah true but I don't think it will matter to much but you right was 40$$ for some 5mm stuff so it was ok


Cheers Joel!!

[henno]

What grade was the treadplate? Sometimes they are quite soft as they are meant to be bent and shaped and and what not.

I know it was made of scrap, but if I were to make one from ally and had to pay for the metal I would pay an extra couple of bucks per KG and get some 5082 rather than 5005/5052 (or even 3003, in some cases).

[1992suzukivitara]

Yeah I agree but I made it for the fun of it it does the job cheap enough to remake. But I'll make it out of 3 or 4 mm steel


Cheers Joel!!

[Jeff1400]

Good work Joel. So much better than nothing.

[1992suzukivitara]

Thanks jeff ?


Cheers Joel!!

[BearX90]

Thanks Joel
this helps a lot Thanks.

Suzuki X90's Rule!
BearX90

[1992suzukivitara]

BearX90 wrote:

Thanks Joel
this helps a lot Thanks.

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BearX90

Thanks mate if you want anymore measurements or better pictures I will be taking it off this afternoon


Cheers Joel!!

[BearX90]

No Thanks Joel
I have a pdf file of full plate like yours but I do not kown how to put it on the forum.
can any one tell me how to put a pdf file up form my computer to the forum?

Suzuki X90 Rule!
BearX90

[1992suzukivitara]

Ok guys I had a day off work yesterday so I don't a few things... Blacked out behind my bar now it looks better pictures later. Made a reverse light coming from my spare wheel carrier and also a couple of Brackets for my 127pc sca toolbox I got for $65 just jumps straight into the air or slider around so it's gotta stop.. Will have pictures up tonight also I have installed snorkel, was a bitch to fit and I an working on a t/c bash plate aswell as a tank guard will post pictures this afternoon after I change all oils underneath the car thanks guys


Cheers Joel!!

[ikbam4d]

is that for a swb or lwb vitara?

[Rigger64]

What did you attach the front of the Skid plate to?