Terra Tiger skid plates

[simpleton7016]

There are two metal skid plates on the front of the terra tigers. What is the best way to bond these to the fiberglass? I imagine they take a beating so bolting them through the fiberglass is probably not a good idea.

Sorry for all the questions and thanks for the help so far. I promise that once I get these dialed in, I will provide a wealth of information and tips. But for now, I am still in the learning phase.

[Amphiman1]

bonded, but not insured,,,,

There are two metal skid plates on the front of the terra tigers. What is the best way to bond these to the fiberglass? I imagine they take a beating so bolting them through the fiberglass is probably not a good idea.

Sorry for all the questions and thanks for the help so far. I promise that once I get these dialed in, I will provide a wealth of information and tips. But for now, I am still in the learning phase.

epoxy would work, or 2 bigger nuts/bolts/washers.on each, with screw driver slots, so the heads of bolts don't hang u up on something,,,, rocks, tree roots etc

[LarryW]

insured, bot not bonded!

Are these custom? I dont re call seeing them on the terra tiger I drove. So Im assuming these are just a custom skid plate. If the metal is thick enough, how about tapping the plates out and using a proper length bolt with large washer on inside? Maybe even strips of metal in inside going across to the other bolt? That way no dragging heads on bottom.

[simpleton7016]

I think they are original b/c 2 of my 3 tigers have them. Good ideas! I am thinking maybe I can use carriage bolts.

[lewis]

If a machine has a skid plate it has a hull penetration. You can use pop-rivets or several small bolts with round heads. Just seal the hole with a marine style caulking or silicon caulking as you go and this will keep water out. The Argo's are bolted or pop riveted on the sides. Factory skid plates are pop-riveted after market is bolted on.

[racerone3]

i used 3M 8115 panel bond adhesive (the stuff they use to glue sides on vans) to bond the front skid plates on my Tiger. they never came off and i wasn't exactly easy on that machine. you can get that stuff from an auto body supply place

[farmtoybuilder]

Here's what we use. No rivets or bolts needed! Just epoxy them on! And link to fiberglass.com for all you'll need, Lots on information and how's too's also.

Epoxy Resins - Fibre Glast Developments

Fiberglass, Carbon Fiber - Fibre Glast Developments Corp.