H3 UCP Up Armor System!!!

[Panzer07]

The waiting is killing me as well.
We could send you pics and measurements lol if that would help, at least I'd be down to go thru all that hassle taking all sort of angles pics and measurement as require in order to make it work lol.
Keeping in mind that the main plate that would need nothing more than just a bit of extra length would be the, Skidplate that cover the transmission pan, the other would remain the same.


Torres

 

[Scarsman]

That may be an option if we can't work it out soon. [emoji6]

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[Panzer07]

Just let me know I have no problem measuring and taking pics in order to assist on getting this fine product made and available for us rancho guys. As well how much would the KMW rear plate (transfer case) run me for $$$.

I'd like to have at least that plate protecting my transfer case for the mean time, since the tranny pan and tranny is sort of safe since it seats higher up. Anyways let me know.


Torres

 

[Hunner]

Finally had time to install mine.

Having been wanting to have something like these built since 06 but running into issues like having to order multiples and the end price escalating, I was glad to see someone finally accomplish this.

Workmanship is excellent. Engineering was right on. It just took some muscle and a hydraulic tranny jack while on a lift in my case to save the old driver body.

Being that my shop is full of woodworking tools setup for some projects and a long table full of quadcopters (maybe that last one was a drone?), my poor old neck and shoulder is still locked up from sailing in high winds, I opted to get help.

Arkansas Mid-Ark Offroad to the rescue. These guys have done a few small projects like the truck my H3 is sitting beside. lol
Obviously it has on the tires for hauling on a trailer in the first shot.

I have bought two Warn winches from here and have had help with parts on one of those.

If I can't do it myself I want someone that cares and uses the same, or higher quality of workmanship I try to accomplish.
Thanks Daniel

 

[H3slate]

Looking good Hunner!!

 

[Scarsman]

I was just thinking I should check with you and make sure they survived the trip alright. Very glad to see them on and ready to go! If you have any suggestions for improvement I'm open to input.

Yes, they certainly aren't light when installing them! I've never mentioned, but if you look at the middle plate you'll notice the second one from the passenger side, or second one up in the picture above, is only in the rear plate. I did this so one can remove the middle plate and still have one bolt holding the front of the rear plate.

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[Scarsman]

Ok, you changed pics on me! Now it's the second bolt down!

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[Woodtick]

Those look great!

 

[Hunner]

They survived but I'm not sure if anything they hit did!! lol one of the bolts was cocked on the pallet. Maybe you should use a bigger washer. Everything was in place in that stretch wrap.

I could not get photopucket to cooperate at first on the picture I imported from my phone. The other I took with a Nikon D810 but did not have a diffuser to get rid of the glare.
We did have to grab a couple of longer bolts for the outside front hole on the drivers side and I think one on the rear of the front plate on the passenger side. Not sure why mine would be different. I got confused in all the activity going on, not used to having help.

I put them on from rear to front so the overlap would be smooth.

I sure like the way my tranny lines are finally covered and the transfer case has protection.

GOOD JOB!
The guy that fabricated all the metal and built the monster truck and the guy doing the install liked your work.

If it snows again I want to try "sledding" ha ha

 

[Scarsman]

Thank you! Not sure on the bolts. The only set I've installed myself is Erik's, and his were fine. I'll be installing Daytona's in a couple weeks, so I'll check that out on his and see. Maybe need to include a couple more bolts.

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[cbetts]

Well, looks like the wife has approved my budget when you are ready to ship. She saw pics of my current setup.

 

[Scarsman]

Ha! Well, they do say pictures are worth a thousand words!

I am currently down pretty bad with pneumonia right now, but as soon as I'm a viable human being again I'll get with you and get the ball rolling.

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[rascole]

That is some carnage.

 

[cbetts]

That is some carnage.

Yeah, I have tackled some obstacles that I shouldn't have.

I got hung up pretty good in this rock garden on my second attempt. Chris (06H3) had to pull me through.

 

[cbetts]

So, I am thinking that 1/4" steel may be better based on the abuse my Hummer skids took. Is that a possibility? I understand the weight will be about 25% more.

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[Scarsman]

Yes, I could certainly make them with 1/4". Yes, weight would be a little more. Cost would be more as well. If you want I could look into cost with 1/4".

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[alrock]

Craig, I wouldn't worry about 1/4". With that weight, you won't be able to even make it to the obstacle!

Kidding aside, and I know you considered this a lot, but bent skids are not a bad thing if they did their job. Many of them can be bent back, depending on application. 3/16 is pretty standard and is well tested/accepted. You may only need bulletproof, not bomb-proof. :soldier:

 

[mavrikjc]

After a 4 day weekend at Barnwell Mountain in Gilmer, TX and destroying my UCP and literally ripping off my front skid (just past primary skid from bumper down) I'm definitely getting a set of these. Right after the I get the mirrors, door handles, and two fenders I broke or tore off!


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[cbetts]

Hmmmm. Okay. I guess I can stay with 3/16". If all else fails, I can get an upgrade later.

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[Scarsman]

Tell you what, I'll price out 1/4" and see how much difference there is. I'll try to come up with a weight difference too. My CAD drawing gives my the square inches of the parts, so I should be able to calculate weight.

I'm almost back to human again from this pneumonia thing. By the way, pneumonia really sucks!

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[alrock]

Craig, I know you study your stuff so I'd always respect your opinion and choices. Just wanted to offer my own opinion in there.

Rob, glad to hear that you're feeling better!

 

[cbetts]

Craig, I know you study your stuff so I'd always respect your opinion and choices. Just wanted to offer my own opinion in there.

Rob, glad to hear that you're feeling better!

I respect you as well. Opinions are always appreciated.

I am remembering how the Hunner skids held out with 3/16" steel . . .




The 1/4" models have done much better. I understand that skids are there to be bent. I just want to make sure that I can remove/replace them with ease when performance maintenance like oil changes without requiring a floor jack and BFH to put them back on.

 

[H3slate]

I respect you as well. Opinions are always appreciated.

I am remembering how the Hunner skids held out with 3/16" steel . . .




The 1/4" models have done much better. I understand that skids are there to be bent. I just want to make sure that I can remove/replace them with ease when performance maintenance like oil changes without requiring a floor jack and BFH to put them back on.

Having handled these skid plates myself, you will probably want a jack to lift them in place anyways. They are beefy. Keep in mind that there are vertical ridges on the edges of the skids and in the middle to add structure and strength to the plates.

 

[cbetts]

Having handled these skid plates myself, you will probably want a jack to lift them in place anyways. They are beefy. Keep in mind that there are vertical ridges on the edges of the skids and in the middle to add structure and strength to the plates.

Since our H3s are practically twins, I will take your word! Only difference is I probably run trails with more rocks.

I guess 3/16" will be the selection.

 

[rsc]

So, I am thinking that 1/4" steel may be better based on the abuse my Hummer skids took. Is that a possibility? I understand the weight will be about 25% more.

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3/16 steel (7.65 lb/Sq ft) is 75% of the weight of 1/4 steel (10.2 lb/Sq ft), but going UP from 3/16 to 1/4" is an increase of 33% not 25%.