Thread: Wing Top Chequer Plate

Rightio,

Am looking at upgrading the chequer plate on my 130, particularly on the wing tops. Reason for this is that I go shooting/camping regularly enough and we use it for sitting or storing heavy items. No different to anybody else really.

I would like to upgrade to either Patriot or Mammouth as the strength of the 3 to 5 ml is what I am chasing.

But, as I have noticed, not all wing tops are the same in actual design. Yes the aerial postion and vents are stock, but the actual shape and screw holes are different in locations.

I've since taken mine off of my defender and they are really weak and bend very easily. But my wing tops have have holes where they have been secured.

If I take these to a laser cutters place, with some chequer plate, can they replicate them?

Otherwise I will have to get the ones I've got soda blasted and powder coated again.

What are your thoughts?

Originally Posted by juddy

Yes you can have a black set no holes.

4.2 thick. Exactly the same as the OEM ones.

Cheers.

Jb

I’m assuming when you say 4.2mm, that’s the overall thickness of the plate base thickness of 3mm plus forged rib height of 1.2mm ?

Normally the thickness of floor plate, checker plate or whatever you would like to refer to it as, is measured on the base thickness.

So I’m in the process of making a set using Diamond plate which is ordered in as 3mm, finished size is aprox 4.2mm

The problem with most common Alloy is that it's not recommended for use in higher heat areas, as it anneals at 345°C. I'ts strength is affected by heat in excess of 65°C.

I’m not saying that 3mm (4.2mm) checker plate is not up to the job as a wing top protection , that’s unless you weight more than 150kg . Im just saying that it's not the most ideal .

I'm doing it just for the bling