Aluminum skid plate

[62PYRO]

Anyone know if someone is making one? Have a Capra based project in mind but,there's too much flex with the stock skid.
Pat

[chino63]

Originally Posted by 62PYRO

Anyone know if someone is making one? Have a Capra based project in mind but,there's too much flex with the stock skid.
Pat

You getting back into the crawling scene?

As for your question, I am of no help.

[Siggy]

Originally Posted by 62PYRO

Anyone know if someone is making one? Have a Capra based project in mind but,there's too much flex with the stock skid.
Pat

Sometimes, skid plate flex can contribute to erratic performance. Fine-tuning to minimise torque twist, can be a challenge.

[62PYRO]

Originally Posted by chino63

You getting back into the crawling scene?

As for your question, I am of no help.

After seeing the Capra,I knew it was time.
I also knew I'd want the running gear for a project.

Originally Posted by Siggy

Sometimes, skid plate flex can contribute to erratic performance. Fine-tuning to minimise torque twist, can be a challenge.

It's not torque twist I'm having. It's flex at the skid with the chassis on a project I'm putting together.

[Stormin2u]

Hey buddy, it's good to see your posting again. ...

[62PYRO]

Originally Posted by Stormin2u

Hey buddy, it's good to see your posting again. ...

Thanks Norm. Feels good to be back.

[cboggs]

You sure your flexing the skid and not the cage? Skid is pretty damn solid, cage not so much.

[Siggy]

Originally Posted by 62PYRO

After seeing the Capra,I knew it was time.
I also knew I'd want the running gear for a project.

It's not torque twist I'm having. It's flex at the skid with the chassis on a project I'm putting together.

Your project using heavy wheels and tires, and maybe Metal Housing Axles, as well?

[62PYRO]

Originally Posted by cboggs

You sure your flexing the skid and not the cage? Skid is pretty damn solid, cage not so much.

The project I'm working on isn't using the cage.

Originally Posted by Siggy

Your project using heavy wheels and tires, and maybe Metal Housing Axles, as well?

Nope. SSD wheels with no weights and,stock axles. Probably wouldn't have this problem if I wasn't using frame rails instead of the cage.

[Siggy]

Originally Posted by 62PYRO

The project I'm working on isn't using the cage.



Nope. SSD wheels with no weights and,stock axles. Probably wouldn't have this problem if I wasn't using frame rails instead of the cage.

AGREE! NOT Delrin or Nylon.

But High Performance Plastics that are valued overall for their excellent properties. NOT 3D Printed but Precision Machined as a replacement for metal parts in the Aerospace Industry. Biggest Challenge is the Cost as they are sold in Huge Quantities.

[Robbob]

Does it need to be dropped like the stock skid or would a flat one work?

I printed a skid for a mock up on something and did a 30% infill and its pretty rock solid, took some serious force to twist it a bit. I have no problems with the shafty chassis's using printed skids, I switched to printed skids last year on our chassis.

If you want to try the printed route you can PM me.

[62PYRO]

Originally Posted by Robbob

Does it need to be dropped like the stock skid or would a flat one work?

I printed a skid for a mock up on something and did a 30% infill and its pretty rock solid, took some serious force to twist it a bit. I have no problems with the shafty chassis's using printed skids, I switched to printed skids last year on our chassis.

If you want to try the printed route you can PM me.

PM sent. I'll try almost anything once.

[Shinobid]

I have this coming on Saturday.. so to answer your question, yes.. there is an aluminum skid out there. Comes in multiple colors too.

https://www.amazon.com/Treal-Axial-C...es&sr=1-2&th=1

[Shinobid]

There it is. Added a pic of the Treal Aluminum steering servo mount too for good measure.

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[JatoTheRipper]

Rocks dig into soft, Chinese aluminum way too much for my liking. Did you ever think of creating a sheet metal brace for the top of the Capra servo to brace it that way instead?

[Shinobid]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

Rocks dig into soft, Chinese aluminum way too much for my liking. Did you ever think of creating a sheet metal brace for the top of the Capra servo to brace it that way instead?

Nah. I figure a 14 dollar amazon purchase and a couple day wait would be fine to replace the flimsy plastic servo mount. It wraps the servo all the way around too. Solid....

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[WHITE-TRASH]

Originally Posted by Shinobid

Nah. I figure a 14 dollar amazon purchase and a couple day wait would be fine to replace the flimsy plastic servo mount. It wraps the servo all the way around too. Solid....

If you have rocks hitting the servo mount then you have bigger issues.

He is talking about the skid. Typical cheap sub standard alumargerine from china is a terrible choice for a skid plate.

[Shinobid]

Originally Posted by WHITE-TRASH

If you have rocks hitting the servo mount then you have bigger issues.



He is talking about the skid. Typical cheap sub standard alumargerine from china is a terrible choice for a skid plate.

It's not about rocks hitting the servo mount... it's the flex in the mount.. check my "Join Date" on these forums... I'm no newbie.. just went dormant for a while....

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[Panther6834]

Originally Posted by Shinobid

It's not about rocks hitting the servo mount... it's the flex in the mount.. check my "Join Date" on these forums... I'm no newbie.. just went dormant for a while....

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If you want a more stable servo mount, A.J. (SuperShafty) makes an excellent one, available in silver, or black.

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[Shinobid]

Originally Posted by Panther6834

If you want a more stable servo mount, A.J. (SuperShafty) makes an excellent one, available in silver, or black.

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Thanks. That's another option. This Treal one is pretty solid too.

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