Home built linkage guard skid plate

[Border Dave]

I got tired of waiting for someone to sell a linkage guard/skid plate, so I made my own from a very thin (3.5mm-4mm) high density polyethylene (HDPE) cutting board.














EDIT: Now that I've had time to think about this I can see the flaw with this design, i.e. the bolts are going to get ripped off by a big rock. I'm going to see if there's a way to mount the guard under the factory skidplate instead.

 

[Anders]

I applaud DIY solutions.
However, Dowatek is actually selling something like this:

Plastic Link Guard (Stark Varg MX, SM and EX)

We really recommend this link guard, because it helps you a lot to get over trees and rocks without damaging your linkage. Also the link…

www.dowatek.de

 

[Border Dave]

I applaud DIY solutions.
However, Dowatek is actually selling something like this:

Plastic Link Guard (Stark Varg MX, SM and EX)

We really recommend this link guard, because it helps you a lot to get over trees and rocks without damaging your linkage. Also the link…

www.dowatek.de

Unfortunately, Dowatek does not ship to any country on this side of the pond.

 

[Anders]

Unfortunately, Dowatek does not ship to any country on this side of the pond.

That too bad.
But his idea for mounting the link guard above the skid plate could be an idea to copy, if you feel that your solution will get ripped off.

 

[Border Dave]

That too bad.
But his idea for mounting the link guard above the skid plate could be an idea to copy, if you feel that your solution will get ripped off.

I'm already planning something. I'll let you know how it turns out tomorrow.

 

[Theo]

Remember that Stark has stated that using an aftermarket skid plate would void the warranty; I don't know about a modification like this one.
You could try countersunk screws to avoid having protruding heads.