Underbody Protection Kit

[Dr Zoidberg MD]

Just installed a few things in the HMMWV and I thought that I would share this one. I picked up the underbody kit a few months back, but just got around to the install. I will start by saying that the install was not too bad, but I had to do some minor modification. I borrowed this first image from Suprman (whom I also purchased the kit from). Here's what it looked like when I got it:



And here how it looks installed:



The piece marked with the arrow is a piece of 3/16" A36 steel channel that I added so that the front skidplate had something to attach to. Maybe the kit assumes use of a winch? Not sure, but maybe someone else could chime in.






The fuel tank skid plate was flapping around and making quite a racket, so I made a bracket to attach the back end of the skid plate, which was causing the noise, to the rear crossmember. Unfortunately I forgot to take a picture, but just wanted to add a helpful hint.

 

[86humv]

There are winch and non-winch kits....front is different.

 

[patracy]

How much does that system weigh?

 

[Dr Zoidberg MD]

I could not tell you exactly, but based on having everything zip-tied together and two guys lifting it, I would estimate something around 120 lb.

 

[tage]

Going rock crawling?

 

[Dr Zoidberg MD]

I mostly just like the way they look but I drive on a lot of skidder trails on some land I have and figured the kit wasn't a bad idea.

 

[racingjoe66]

I am looking at getting a kit too like you did in your post here. But I was wondering if anyone knows who makes the extra skid plate on the one in this pitcure that covers the fuel tank and transfer case?

 

[Action]

Rubber Duck in Ohio, i think.

 

[racingjoe66]

Yes that is the place! I found it super late lastnight. And wow just for that piece they want $875.00 plus shipping, crazy

 

[TNriverjet]

I'm sure there is a reason for that spiderweb of bars, but I think that thing could hold you up some if trying to slip over solid objects. I understand the benefits of it being open (for mud/water) and not a smooth sheet of steel, but man-oh-man, I can see that thing hooking on a rock and not wanting to give up!

I guess that's when the 5-ton comes out and winches you... scraping over/past the obstacle. No holds barred, Darn the torpedos!

 

[Spyderman]

When I had mine I built a complete set up out of chromoly. It was super strong. I could place a single jack in the middle of the truck and lift it completely off the ground. Set it back down and it would go right back to its original self.

 

[racingjoe66]

wanna make another set of chromoly for me........??????

 

[Shark Bait]

When I had mine I built a complete set up out of chromoly. It was super strong. I could place a single jack in the middle of the truck and lift it completely off the ground. Set it back down and it would go right back to its original self.

That was my thoughts, looks to be easily duplicated and one could probably seriously improve the design making it himself.

Dave

 

[Spyderman]

wanna make another set of chromoly for me........??????

I dont have the jig anymore. Sorry.

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[racingjoe66]

That blow's. Did you give the jig to someone.......?

 

[Spyderman]

The jig was a friend's. I doubt they have it anymore.

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[racingjoe66]

Any chance you might be able to find out of if they might have the info to the person they gave it too? Would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Hard Head]

Yes that is the place! I found it super late lastnight. And wow just for that piece they want $875.00 plus shipping, crazy

Send me the dimensions and I will let you know how much I can make you one for. I can make anything flat ,b bent, or rolled up to 1" thick AR. After that, well I am too old to lift it

 

[mdes0]

Hi Dr Zoldberg, Could you share some details for that piece of 3/16 steel channel you had to add for the front protection? Running into the same issue with my 91 m998. Was hoping you could provide the dimensions of the channel. Thanks,

 

[sermis]

Is there a rubber or something that goes between the fuel tank and shield?

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