Ok, Everyone talks about the stainless "rock guards" or "segment protectors". These are great products! Where the heck do I get them? I think that we should all have them, but where do you get them?
Joe
AIR #0078
'01 2500hd ext. cab, 8.1 litre gas, 5 sp. Allison auto
3.73 rear end
Mag-Hytec rear diff cover
Amsoil Dual by-pass oil filtration system
Amsoil synthetics all around
265 watt AM Solar, Inc. system
In case you haven't seen them yet, there are two sets of segment protectors on eBay right now, BIN $150.
The pre-1970 segment protectors are this auction: Item # 2175445185
The 1970-1979 segment protectors are here: Item # 2175444545
__________________
AIR 2053 “A generation which ignores history has no past and no future.” Robert Heinlein 2006 Bigfoot 25B25RQ towed by a 2001 Born Free 23RK moho
While at the computer rally in Zavalla, I noticed a number of units that had segment protectors sprayed on, using the Rhino pickup bed lining material. They were all black, which didn't look the best to my eyes, but they said that for some additional bucks, the lining could be made silver (or most any other color). They went as a group and got a good price since there is a minimum amount of material that can be mixed,
Not the most esthetic solution, but it sure does a great job of protection.
__________________
John W. Irwin
2005 Classic 28 "Sabre-Dog III"
2004 Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison
WBCCI Region 9 Webmaster, #9632
If you've ever looked at a Mazda Miata close-up, the area below the bottom of the door and between the front and rear wheels on each side is painted with a thick coating of chip resistant paint. You don't even notice it until you're up close, and it does an excellent job of protecting that vulnerable part of the car.
Do AS really pick up that much rock damage? I just wonder because to me it's like putting a bra on the nose of your car to protect the paint. You protect the paint, but then you have this ugly black bra on it and you can't see the paint you're protecting anyway.
I remember you telling me about that back in March. Not a bad idea that I am still debating. The segment protectors on Ebay look homemade, something I could do myself, just some aluminum with the edges wrapped. I would prefer to have the factory styled ones but will cost me $$!! I guess the number one thing on my want list is window awnings.
Steph,
Yes, they do take a beating! After every trip I can see a new ding here or there. I really need to get my mudflaps on. The only thing is since mine is a 74 it has plenty of dings already so it really doesn't hurt to get a few more. Additionally, I went to a more of a hiway tread on my tires so the rock pickups have decreased.
Even the stainless ones get dings. A friend with a 34-footer has towed all over the continent. His segment protectors look like someone took a ball pien hammer to them.
I damaged one of mine when I hit a small animal in the rain and darkness on the way to Zavalla. The bottom rim was depressed about 2". I used some wood blocks, a body hammer, and a big C-clamp to pull it back to contour. I have to look twice now to se the damage.
__________________
John W. Irwin
2005 Classic 28 "Sabre-Dog III"
2004 Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison
WBCCI Region 9 Webmaster, #9632
Quick Links
Linear Mode
