I looked at making something sort of UCP out of flat plate back in 06 because that type of fabrication is more in line with what the shop I use, does. I was going to have more elliptical slots cut. They can knock that out quicker and without a bunch of manual welding. I have been on and off about this and recently the guy is just so busy none of my "hobby shop" projects have made it to the laser. I did have some made for a four wheeler like that. Laser and press makes fast work of that but does need lots of drain slots up to the point you don't want to weaken it. I'm just not sure how hard a hit it can take without warping. My H3 arched a set of OEM UCP but I flattened it back with a press. Maybe someday.
What thickness is that stuff?
For now I just improved on mine a bit more.
I posted some about it before but I want to get a laser cut piece there where those lines are exposed on an Alpha. We just hacked this out with a torch to see how it would work. I the interest of "git er dun" we tack welded that and the extra added strip. I have plans to use thread inserts on the long piece and tabs on the ends of the line shield so it can be bolted thru the extra holes in the cross member mount. That way anybody wanting to try this could bolt it on. I have since cut the welds with a thin blade grinder to remove it to show the Fab shop.
Another group is working on a design now as well. I may get this done but it's slow progress.
I really want to try the flat design but maybe add some cross bracing on top of it. Just for the future any and all suggestions by our group would be good to talk over.
There is also still the issue to me of the auto transmission linkage cable that is exposed and could get snagged going thru cut overs and buried obstacles under mud and snow. That would require a bit wider plate.
Bolt head protection is another issue. I don't like the flat head idea because if you do scrape a rock over them, removal could be hard to do.
A small wedge of steel just in front and or behind of a hex head might work.
There have been some modded UCP in the past by some of our group.
http://www.hummer4x4offroad.com/for...t-the-THOR-parts-UCP-plates&highlight=ucp+mod
Trying to market this stuff while the OEM and Boulder stuff was selling cheap was not too viable. Now the market seems about right but I don't think $250 will cover it.
There is potential within this group to come up with a workable design so post up ideas and who ever gets one made will have some input.
Looks like again Hummer owners will have to solve our own issues with this stuff.
What thickness is that stuff?
For now I just improved on mine a bit more.
I posted some about it before but I want to get a laser cut piece there where those lines are exposed on an Alpha. We just hacked this out with a torch to see how it would work. I the interest of "git er dun" we tack welded that and the extra added strip. I have plans to use thread inserts on the long piece and tabs on the ends of the line shield so it can be bolted thru the extra holes in the cross member mount. That way anybody wanting to try this could bolt it on. I have since cut the welds with a thin blade grinder to remove it to show the Fab shop.
Another group is working on a design now as well. I may get this done but it's slow progress.
I really want to try the flat design but maybe add some cross bracing on top of it. Just for the future any and all suggestions by our group would be good to talk over.
There is also still the issue to me of the auto transmission linkage cable that is exposed and could get snagged going thru cut overs and buried obstacles under mud and snow. That would require a bit wider plate.
Bolt head protection is another issue. I don't like the flat head idea because if you do scrape a rock over them, removal could be hard to do.
A small wedge of steel just in front and or behind of a hex head might work.
There have been some modded UCP in the past by some of our group.
http://www.hummer4x4offroad.com/for...t-the-THOR-parts-UCP-plates&highlight=ucp+mod
Trying to market this stuff while the OEM and Boulder stuff was selling cheap was not too viable. Now the market seems about right but I don't think $250 will cover it.
There is potential within this group to come up with a workable design so post up ideas and who ever gets one made will have some input.
Looks like again Hummer owners will have to solve our own issues with this stuff.
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