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This is a fiddly and dirty process but I think it’s worth it to get the felt back on
looks neater than without felt
reuse the three metal brackets (two rear ones get cut to allow reuse) to support the underfelt
Front view Rear view Driver side looking forward Passenger side Rear metal brackets. Removed during slider install. Cut and repositioned. They support the felt at the rear. Drivers side Rear metal bracket of cuts. This allows the bracket to be reused. Passenger side view. Mud flapettes on the cut metal brackets. Cut metal bracket. Reuse to support felt.
That looks great! One of the hangups for my has always been losing the felt sheets.
That looks great! One of the hangups for my has always been losing the felt sheets.
Initially I was thinking I'd keep them off and perhaps one day reinstall if I removed the sliders to sell.
After doing this install there's no way in hell I'd want to undo it so tailoring the felt to fit was obvious, particularly after cutting and reusing the rocker trim. Also I couldn't bear not to reinstall and take on the challenge.
I took my time on it. Reusing the metal support brackets really makes things very solid. It's not in any instructional but definitely the way to go.
While not armor, it is going to prevent snagging a wire or something on a stick that might get hung up. Too many tender juicy bits under there to leave uncovered.
Which full skid plate are you going with? I have the TuffAnt sliders; they are showing prototypes of their belly plate so it should come out soon.
Do you know how soon is? As in I'm in the same boat, TuffAnt sliders and wanting the full skid plate. Reached out to Jake a few months ago, but haven't heard any updates. Thanks!
04-14-2024, 04:13 PM
