View Poll Results: What do you think about the SouthernSS intake system?
I want one NOW!!!
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5
23.81%
Interested, if i can see the production version
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14
66.67%
Maybe down the road
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2
9.52%
Thanks, but i'm happy with what I've already got
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UPDATE: Finished a version of the "final" design. I've replaced the front steel plate with reinforced aluminum. That saved 23 lbs!
![](http://i1031.photobucket.com/albums/y380/ksberthelot/20120729_181740.jpg)
Also added a 1/4" steel plate protecting the lower radiator area. This bolts to the main support and the stock skid plate for added protection. I designed it to be bolt on for two reasons:
1) I wanted the bumper to be as light as possible when trying to install it.
I have tried to make it so a single person can install it without too much difficulty. In fact, I did it two nights ago. Removing those skids, gives you more options to hold it and makes it MUCH lighter.
2) I wanted to allow it to be replaceable.
If you decided to take on something more than one of the skid sections could handle, it might be possible to just replace the damaged skid.
I tried to cut some vents into this, but my hole saw bit gave way. I'll probably have them water jetted out now and in the future.
![](http://i1031.photobucket.com/albums/y380/ksberthelot/20120729_181958.jpg)
![](http://i1031.photobucket.com/albums/y380/ksberthelot/20120729_181815.jpg)
Added some more room between the bumper and the fender. This still may not be enough. I plan on trail testing it thoroughly before releasing the final design.
![](http://i1031.photobucket.com/albums/y380/ksberthelot/20120729_192254.jpg)
![](http://i1031.photobucket.com/albums/y380/ksberthelot/20120729_181941.jpg)
![](http://i1031.photobucket.com/albums/y380/ksberthelot/20120729_181845.jpg)
Thanks for looking! Let me know how I'm doing.
![](http://i1031.photobucket.com/albums/y380/ksberthelot/20120729_181740.jpg)
Also added a 1/4" steel plate protecting the lower radiator area. This bolts to the main support and the stock skid plate for added protection. I designed it to be bolt on for two reasons:
1) I wanted the bumper to be as light as possible when trying to install it.
I have tried to make it so a single person can install it without too much difficulty. In fact, I did it two nights ago. Removing those skids, gives you more options to hold it and makes it MUCH lighter.
2) I wanted to allow it to be replaceable.
If you decided to take on something more than one of the skid sections could handle, it might be possible to just replace the damaged skid.
I tried to cut some vents into this, but my hole saw bit gave way. I'll probably have them water jetted out now and in the future.
![](http://i1031.photobucket.com/albums/y380/ksberthelot/20120729_181958.jpg)
![](http://i1031.photobucket.com/albums/y380/ksberthelot/20120729_181815.jpg)
Added some more room between the bumper and the fender. This still may not be enough. I plan on trail testing it thoroughly before releasing the final design.
![](http://i1031.photobucket.com/albums/y380/ksberthelot/20120729_192254.jpg)
![](http://i1031.photobucket.com/albums/y380/ksberthelot/20120729_181941.jpg)
![](http://i1031.photobucket.com/albums/y380/ksberthelot/20120729_181845.jpg)
Thanks for looking! Let me know how I'm doing.
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