GPZ 7000 skid plate replacement.

[jarrahrules]

Hi Guys.

I have worn out the skid plate on my Zed.
Should i buy a couple from the states as they are thicker or are they duds.

Thanks in advance

 

[mbasko]

You can buy them here too:
http://www.goldsearchaustralia.com/...inelab/13-x-14-gpz-heavy-duty-skid-plate.html
Not sure what they're like but interested to know too. I ended up just getting a standard one for a spare but nowhere near ready to change it yet.

 

[Peko]

They are pricey, cheaper to make your own

 

[mbasko]

Sounds like a good thread for the DIY section

 

[jarrahrules]

You can buy them here too:
http://www.goldsearchaustralia.com/...inelab/13-x-14-gpz-heavy-duty-skid-plate.html
Not sure what they're like but interested to know too. I ended up just getting a standard one for a spare but nowhere near ready to change it yet.

I think ill order a couple and see what happens.

 

[jarrahrules]

Its $60 for the standard ones that are thin so $70 for ones twice as thick is cheap.

 

[Peko]

Sounds like a good thread for the DIY section

When I make my next one I will do a thread then.

 

[Swinging & digging]

There very expensive! Both the Minelab and after market ones?

 

[Chewy]

Might have to buy a 3d printer and go into business. Lol :lol:

 

[LC76]

Vacuum forming sheets of ABS would be cheaper faster.

 

[Qlden]

Hmmm!

Tell us more LC......

 

[jarrahrules]

I bought a couple from gold search in donolly. Now just have to get
Out to use it

 

[Redfin]

Any luck Jamie?

 

[jarrahrules]

Yep. Got two new ones. Talking to others they don't use the harness and don't extend the shafts too much.
Maybe you could try that so your neck feels better.

Now just have to get out

 

[Moneybox]

Vacuum forming sheets of ABS would be cheaper faster.

I've not seen the skid plate on the 7000 but I've made a few moulds and done a bit of vacuum forming. If you intend to do it I'd be trying HDPE (high-density polyethylene) rather than ABS. It's the stuff cutting boards are made of and the best thing we've found to withstand stone damage on the rally cars. It's very slippery, abrasive resistant and almost unbreakable.