Here are the first pics of the Dakar Rocker Guard prototypes. I assume you all know how it mounts, yada yada yada. If any would like some clarification just ask.
James

The unit wraps the entire rocker (over the plastic trim) and covers up to the frame. The underside is skinned in 3/16 UHMW.

[This message was edited by movietrucks on 03-03-04 at 06:35 PM.]

Weap holes are located in the front and rear faceted ends to allow debris to be washed out.

Close up of rear weap holes.

Close up of front weap holes.

Let's go rock surfing!

Let me preface this by saying I am no engineer nor do I have any qualifications to make judgement on things such as this. But, it seems that maybe there needs to be an extra "rib" or 2 out closer to where the guards wrap upward. I would think that the area in between the square struts would be vulnerable to rocks and that the flat metal might not be enough out towards that bend. This is not criticism in any way as it is difficult to tell by just a picture.

James, those sliders look great!!!! I am sure that with your manufacturing techniques they will fit and look perfect. Nice job.

R2

Front Locker, Stealth winch, 37" Super Swampers SSR,low center of gravity = Ultimate H2

Good call, we are going to add a stiffener in that location as well as directly against the front (outer) face. This way we can keep the base material weight down while providing substantial strength.

The UHMW wraps from the outer mounting holes inboard to the frame.
Thanks,
James

James,

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I must be a knucklehead, I don't understand how you bolt them on? Are there "plugs" that remove in the bottom to allow access to the bolts? You really have me stumped on this one, yada yada yada . The ribs are right where your fingers need to be.

Are these strong enough to support the weight of the vehicle at any single point?

The pictures look cool. I am anxious to see how the look installed and how they perform.

Will the pass the rock test???? .

You mount the brackets first then the skin (steel plating). Thats how it works.

R2

Front Locker, Stealth winch, 37" Super Swampers SSR,low center of gravity = Ultimate H2

No problem. The Rocker Guards consist of a two part assembly. The main structural weldment first bolts directly to the vehicle. It uses the same mounting locations and fasteners as the factory unit. The outer skin is placed over the structural section and bolted up inplace. This allows easy installation of the structure without access holes in the skin to hang up on rocks, etc.

The outer skin is covered in 3/16" UHMW, the same type of material used in high abrasion applications such as bump stops in lumber mills (the same type of material used for cutting boards). The UHMW provides a very low coefficient of friction that allows the vehicles full weight to easily slide over jagged rocks, etc. The UHMW is counter sunk for recessing the fasteners. By using faceted geometry it gains substantial strength and allows it to float up and over obstacles.
James

[This message was edited by movietrucks on 03-03-04 at 07:18 PM.]

Thanks james

I knew that .

I am anxious as well! Hoping to hear from Hinton this week so we can schedule a test fit. Have also talked with the local Hummer shop and it looks like they would be interested in the first set for testing. We'll see who arrives first!
James

Just a heads up to those of you who may need a side step version. Once these are fully prototyped I will be adding a four door recessed step version with illumination.
James

[This message was edited by movietrucks on 03-03-04 at 07:53 PM.]

So what happened to the other thread?

S&B Member since '03

movietrucks, I just send you a private message.
Let me know if this Friday or weekend works for you and how I can find you.

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movietrucks, I just send you a private message.
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You lucky guy. Please take lots of pics for us.
Thanks,

R2

Front Locker, Stealth winch, 37" Super Swampers SSR,low center of gravity = Ultimate H2

Hey R2 I sent you a PM, haven't heard back?

I started to reply, then my laptop died.

R2

Front Locker, Stealth winch, 37" Super Swampers SSR,low center of gravity = Ultimate H2