Homemade footrests. The easiest option is foam

12.06.2019

Nowadays, thresholds on a car are an element of the body structure. Their location on the car body is not entirely advantageous, as they are constantly exposed to water, various solutions that are poured over the road, and very often dents form on them due to stones flying from under the wheels of the car. Long-term observations and experiments have shown that the thresholds on the car can be restored. In addition, they can be repaired without contacting special firms, but with their own hands.

Thresholds for vehicles are divided into several types. The difference between them lies in how they are attached to the vehicle and what they are intended for.

Let us analyze in detail what types of thresholds for cars are.

Fixed. Such thresholds are fastened by welding and constitute an integral body structure. She looks tougher.
Removable. Unlike non-removable ones, these thresholds are attached to the lower parts of the vehicle body using self-tapping screws or special bolts. They can be both protective and as an additional step.
Power thresholds are set to frame SUVs. They are attached to the frame by welding or using special powerful bolts with nuts. This power structure will be much larger than the thresholds on cars that have a load-bearing body.

Removable thresholds, which were made in factories or special firms, are in most cases placed in vehicle interiors. They are called the upper part of the rapids.

It is this part that is most polluted when passengers get into or out of the car.

If something affects the body, then the upper part of the thresholds lends itself to mechanical damage.

The lower parts of the vehicle sills are also removable, they are located outside the car.

Removable thresholds for protection are installed by car owners in order to be able to protect the main structures from various damages: dirt, chemicals, and cracks.

On the network you will find many videos on how to make thresholds on a car with your own hands.

The manufacture of thresholds for cars, as well as their repair, can be done independently, without seeking help from specialists and without spending extra savings. The threshold design is pretty easy to remove. To do this work, there is no need to use welding. It will be enough to prepare a straightening or hood. If all the work on repairing the thresholds is done very carefully, then you will not need to paint the structure. The protective thresholds are removable parts, but, nevertheless, this is considered a body repair.

To repair the thresholds of the car, you need to prepare:

Workbench;
anvils;
mallet, as well as everything for straightening.

If there is a dent on the threshold, it must be removed without much effort, as it can harm the structure of the metal, as well as spoil paintwork. It happens that the metal of the threshold began to corrode corrosion. In this case, it is necessary to correctly assess the degree of damage.

If the damage is minor, then you can simply cut out the part with a flaw and weld another.

But, it happens that corrosion has damaged most of it, then it is better to put a new design.

Fixed thresholds can also be damaged. It may be a dent, corrosion, if the car was not used good conditions. If the vehicle is constantly in contact with water, dirt or chemicals that are on our roads, then, naturally, corrosion will eat the thresholds. When the car is also poorly painted, then problems with the wear of the thresholds can arise much earlier than we would like. In most cases, this applies to domestic cars.

Sometimes a dent can be made by hand, without any stones. This is elementary, it will be enough to install the jack incorrectly to change the wheel.

To start repairing body sills yourself, you first need to assess how damaged they are. This will make it possible to choose the right tools for future work.

Each car owner can cope with minor damage we are on the body.

If you confidently decide to do the repair yourself, you will need:

Workbench;
welding;
hood;
several anvils;
Bulgarian;
locksmith tools.

In order to remove dents or other minor distortions and not damage the paintwork of the parts, you need to make surface repairs using a range hood or plotter. If the dent still remains, it is necessary to try to redo it by welding. A rectangular hole is cut from the side of the threshold. An anvil is inserted into it and they try to carefully level the dent. When your car is over serious damage, you will have to cut the metal in several places. Then the holes are hidden with patches.

If the thresholds are damaged by corrosion, the place of damage is cut out with a grinder, a pattern is made, a patch is cut out along it, which is then welded.

Damage to the body of the car is found in every car owner. There is nothing complicated in their repair, but if you are not confident in your abilities and knowledge, you can apply for the manufacture of thresholds for cars to order.

Of course, the easiest way is to drive your car to any service station, where for a certain fee and several days they will set thresholds of any form and complexity, but it is difficult to see the flight of creative thought in this, and why overpay for something that you can do yourself, and do it much better than in a car shop. So, it’s not difficult to make power thresholds with your own hands, and it’s not expensive in terms of materials, because most of them can be found among the so-called “useless things” stored year after year in a garage, shed or workshop, if available. The thresholds themselves are best made from thick-walled metal pipes, and ideally, choose products with a round cross section, since the finished result using them looks much more stylish and aesthetically pleasing. In this case, you should be prepared for the fact that with round pipes, unlike square or rectangular ones, you will have to tinker a little.

This is due to the fact that it is inconvenient to lean and step on such a form, and in order to improve each power threshold, it is necessary to provide for two notches-steps with a flat surface, located exactly under the car doors. But, do not get ahead of events and before proceeding to detailed description this milestone you should start with the design of the threshold frame itself. Run given element will not be difficult, because for this it is enough just to cut two identical pipe fragments (one for each side of the car) and weld their side holes. The dimensions (length) of the basis of future thresholds directly depend on the model of the car and the size of the wheelbase in the longitudinal section. As for the width, optimal size It is customary to consider a cross section with a diameter equal to five centimeters.

Such a width will make it possible to make notches-steps in the thresholds without reducing their strength. As for the execution of the recesses themselves, it is best to cut them with a grinder in the form of an inverted trapezoid at 45-degree angles to the base. The resulting cavities must be covered with corrugated thick-walled iron, and this stage is rightfully considered the most difficult in the entire process of manufacturing power thresholds, although any errors can be easily eliminated by fitting. The seams can be connected to each other by using a welding machine or by hard soldering. If desired, an additional layer of rubber with characteristic notches can be applied on top of the corrugated iron, which will increase slip resistance in the cold season. In order to attach the finished power threshold to the car body, it is necessary to weld reliable racks to it.

For these purposes, it is best to use a square pipe with a cross-sectional size of 7 centimeters. Four identical elements must be cut out of it, designed to be attached to the bottom of the car footboards (in this case the means of fixation should be temporary and ordinary bolts will do an excellent job). However, before moving on to their installation, it is necessary to make the racks themselves with special scarf corners at the base, for which you need to use the same pipes only with a smaller cross-section. In order to strengthen the mounting racks themselves, you can duplicate the threshold, supplementing it with a parallel-running square pipe of the same length in the form of a bracket. However, even after this stage, the product is not ready for mounting to the car body, because it should be given a proper aesthetic appearance.

So, in order for the power thresholds of the car to look no worse than the salon ones, they must be sanded, the surface degreased over the entire area, primed twice with a special solution and opened with liquid chromium (this material can be purchased at any car shop). In order for the coating to be evenly distributed over the surface of the thresholds, it is advisable to use a spray gun. The final stage involves the installation of thresholds after the decorative layer has completely dried with the help of fixing bolts.

I'm running out of time - I'm at war with the repair of the apartment. But I snatched a couple of hours of free time for my favorite Pshenichny ...

Step

This device is certainly an extremely useful invention for all fans of all kinds of enduro and just country rides! In general, the KTM XCF has a footboard in stock, and even the Wheat has a footrest, though separate from the motorcycle.

I don’t know what they did with it and whether it’s a native footboard at all, but no matter how I tried to adapt it to the motorcycle, nothing worked. In theory, there should be 2 attachment points, but on my motorcycle there is only one special eyelet and only one bolt on the footboard. Twisted - spun it this way and that, but she does not hold the motorcycle.

Okay, ours just don't give up. Fortunately, there is a grinder, a welding machine and a pair of 2 mm metal plates at hand. The idea behind Pro Moto Billet and their wonderful Kick It Kickstand was used as a prototype. The main idea is that in one place the footrest clings to the standard mount, and in the other at the attachment point of the subframe.

In about 40 minutes, the corresponding blank was sawn out, welded to the footboard and all this stuff was screwed into its rightful place. The collective farm, of course, turned out to be terrible, but at the moment a moto with at least some kind of footboard is better than without a footboard at all.

Based on the results of the next two rides, I came to the conclusion that this decision in my performance has no right to life :)
Well, i.e. on the next trip, the welding was torn off, so I thoroughly digested it, then when parking on the footboard, the metal plate began to bend and the welding was torn off again.

In general, if you weld normally and take a thicker metal that will not bend, then you can make a completely working version. I decided not to bother and went down the path of acquiring a high-quality Aftermarket footboard, which I will talk about in the next post.

Coolant

As part of the replacement of all motorcycle fluids with new ones, I decided to update the coolant.

There are no special nuances there: I drained the old coolant (there is usually a special drain bolt on the pump), washed the radiators with distilled water, and filled in a 50% solution of Motul Inugel Expert Ultra.

Actually, this is the only nuance: there are ready-made solutions that are simply poured into radiators. There are also concentrates that must be diluted with distilled water.

I used a 1.25 liter water bottle for mixing. Almost the entire volume fit into the radiators.

Suspension adjustment:

The suspension, to be honest, did not want to touch at all. After the Chinese, I continue to enjoy it, because. the difference is noticeable to the naked eye. I twisted it solely to see if I could feel the difference.

So, initially I had it set to the "Sport" mode. For the experiment, I decided to return the setting to "Standard".

There is nothing complicated, in the service manual everything is detailed with pictures.

Shock settings:

Slow Compression (screw on top): 15 clicks counterclockwise

Fast compression (: 2 turns counterclockwise

Rebound (screw at the bottom): 15 clicks counterclockwise

Fork settings:

Compression (twist on top): 12 clicks counterclockwise

Rebound (screw on the bottom under the rubber plug): 12 clicks counterclockwise

That's all for today. All good and good mood!

Thresholds on the car - it's very important element, which is designed to make landing in a car more comfortable. In addition, the thresholds also have decorative functions - they are able to decorate any modern car. Of course, much depends on the correct manufacture of parts. If you carefully prepare and act according to the algorithm, you can create stylish and reliable elements that will help improve appearance and vehicle operation.

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Every driver who loves his car strives in every possible way to improve it, add something new. Moreover, this applies to both the owners of "nines" and people who own prestigious Land Rover and Lexus. One of the most popular options for modernizing a car today is the purchase or manufacture of car thresholds. The first option is suitable for busy people who have at their disposal "extra" 5-6 thousand rubles. By spending this money on the purchase and installation of elements on the car, you can save time and get functional and, at the same time, decorative details. Depending on the type of thresholds, their cost and prices for installation services may vary.

Threshold for cars

Most a budget option is the acquisition of universal removable elements. They are good because they are suitable for installation on almost any car. Such thresholds are made from more or less high-quality aluminum, covered with a special one. At correct operation universal elements can last about 2 years before they begin to deform. The price of thresholds of this type is fully consistent with the quality - from 2 to 5 thousand rubles. for a set of parts - this is quite an acceptable amount. We need to add about 2 thousand more for their installation. The only disadvantage of universal elements can be considered the absence of any decorative qualities. To make such thresholds more expressive, the driver will have to separately order services for their completion. Alternatively, you can.

The second option is the independent production of elements. This great way work on the car, spending the minimum amount of money and about half a day of your time. Among the advantages of this method, one can single out the possibility of manufacturing more reliable thresholds, because steel, which is several times stronger than aluminum, can be used to create them. In addition, homemade parts can be much more effective than the same universal parts. When self-manufacturing elements, their cost will cost the owner of a car no more than 2 thousand rubles. This amount will be greatly affected by the material from which the thresholds will be made. Reinforced parts made of titanium alloy will be the most expensive, steel elements will be a little less expensive.

2

Since the elements for the car will be made of metal, you will need to have some welding skills to work. If you have never worked with a welding machine, but really want to add homemade parts to your car, then you can just practice on other unnecessary metal elements. Before doing this, do not forget to study the safety rules and wear a protective mask and gloves.

Threshold on a car from a metal pipe

In addition to the welding machine, for the manufacture and installation of spare parts, you need:

2 square pipes of the same length and diameter;
2 pieces of corrugated iron;
bolts for fastening;
file for metal;
paint and acrylic varnish.

When preparing, pay special attention to pipes - this is the basis of future thresholds. They must be exactly the same. The diameter of the products directly depends on your needs. If you want to make large thresholds that stand out in your car, then use pipes with a diameter of 7–8 cm. If it is planned to manufacture small spare parts, then the manufacture of parts from pipes with a diameter of 4 cm will be quite acceptable. The best option the installation of spare parts from pipes with a diameter of 50 mm is considered. Having prepared everything you need, you can proceed with the installation. We take the first pipe and cut off 4 identical pieces from it. Next, corrugated iron must be welded to the piece that will be placed under the doors. Each of these pieces will need to be bolted under the car's stock running boards.

Second reliable option– without cutting the pipes, fasten them to the footboard of the car as a whole. However, this method is mostly suitable for older cars with less flex in their bodies.

After manufacturing and subsequent installation of parts on a car, you need to take care of their decorative qualities. In principle, it will be enough that you paint the thresholds with some interesting paint. For example, you can make spare parts in matte black, or, conversely, paint them with bright metallic paint. Some car owners go further and, in addition to painting, glue all kinds of vinyl patterns on the thresholds. This bears fruit, but after a while the drawings are erased, and they need to be changed. No matter how you do it, and no matter how you make thresholds, in any case you will receive universal reliable parts that will play not only a practical, but also a decorative role.

3

Regardless of whether you have homemade thresholds or bought them in a store, sooner or later they will require repair. Moreover, the maintenance of these parts directly depends on their type. For example, if your car has parts of a removable type, then it will be quite simple. First you need to completely remove the spare part from the car by unscrewing the mounting bolts. Next, using a small hammer, the surface of the threshold must be leveled and repainted. Installation of the part is carried out in the reverse order.

Threshold repair for cars

There are times when the thresholds need not only be leveled, but the resulting hole must be closed. To do this, a metal plate must be welded to a previously dismantled part, and then the element must be processed with a metal file. Once you have removed all the burrs and leveled the threshold, it will need to return to its former decorative properties - paint and apply a protective varnish. If your car has fixed thresholds, then repairing them will be a little more difficult. Firstly, all work will be carried out in close proximity to the car, so the car must be protected with thick paper or a piece of plastic. Secondly, you will need more tools: thin and thick metal file, pliers, small hammer.

The first step is to identify the problem with fixed threshold. If this is a deformation, then the alignment of the part will be carried out using pliers and a hammer. We take pliers in one hand and hold the threshold with them, and with the other hand with a hammer we level it. If a dent has formed on the threshold, which is very difficult to level with a hammer, then for repair you need to use special tool to smooth out dents. It is sold at any auto shop. The third, less common method is welding a steel bar in the dent area. After that, the rod must be grabbed with pliers and pulled towards you. Thus, it is possible to return the thresholds to their former shape. After repair, the rod must be cut and painted parts.

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Hello Dear friends, this video offers a series of practical advice on how to replace the threshold and install the car. The auto mechanic shares his practical experience, which has been accumulated over the years, and now you can use those techniques and techniques that he considers necessary to replace the threshold.

On the example of a car for repairing the threshold, it can be seen that the threshold is completely rotten. Where to begin. You can buy a new one on the market, but very thin thresholds are usually on sale there. And this part of the car should still be strong, given, for example, bumps in countryside. Therefore, the master advises to order its manufacture from thicker metal, for example 1.2 mm at the factory or in any workshop where there is a specialist. If the car is on the move, you can drive up to a specialist, he will make a measurement.

If the car is not running, consider how to make a measurement and take this measurement to the factory. Let's start in order. First you need to see how the threshold has rotted. In this case, we see that only the lower part has rotted. We look carefully where the paint swelled. If this is the only problem, it is necessary to change above the swollen paint. In this case, the openings are kept intact, so you should not spoil the car with unnecessary alteration. This threshold in this case, as one of the options, can be replaced from the bottom to the level of the shoulder. But in this case, you will have to putty, and this will all be in a conspicuous place. The advice of the master is to replace the threshold in the corner that he indicates. When it fits well and is welded neatly, all that remains is to putty, coat, and clean.

How to take a measurement? To take a measurement, we take any wire and bend it over the top. When you go around, you can be sure that the size will not go away. The butt will be the same. We bend tightly, you need to have good pliers. We copy all the protrusions and zigzags. We bend the corners, repeat all the radii. Good specialist the factory will repeat these radii and zigzags. Need to make air 3mm for tightening. If not done, it may turn out that the threshold will not fit and will cling. If the thresholds are slanting, we take two measurements. One at the beginning, one at the end. If curved, then additionally in the middle.

More about most useful tool for car repair.

What are thresholds for a car and what are they for?

Thresholds for vehicles are divided into several types. Their difference from each other lies in how they are attached to the vehicle and what they are intended for.

Let us analyze in detail what types of thresholds for cars are.

Fixed. Such thresholds are fastened by welding and constitute an integral body structure. She looks tougher.
Removable. Unlike non-removable ones, these thresholds are attached to the lower parts of the vehicle body using self-tapping screws or special bolts. They can be both protective and as an additional step.
Power thresholds are placed on frame SUVs. They are attached to the frame by welding or using special powerful bolts with nuts. This power structure will be much larger than the thresholds on cars that have a load-bearing body.

Production of thresholds for cars

Removable thresholds, which were made in factories or special firms, are in most cases placed in vehicle interiors. They are called the upper part of the rapids.

It is this part that is most polluted when passengers get into or out of the car.

If something affects the body, then the upper part of the thresholds lends itself to mechanical damage.

The lower parts of the vehicle sills are also removable, they are located outside the car.

Removable thresholds for protection are installed by car owners in order to be able to protect the main structures from various damages: dirt, chemicals, and cracks.

On the network you will find many videos on how to make thresholds on a car with your own hands.

To repair the thresholds of the car, you need to prepare:

Workbench;
anvils;
mallet, as well as everything for straightening.

If there is a dent on the threshold, it must be removed without much effort, as it can damage the structure of the metal, as well as ruin the paintwork. It happens that the metal of the threshold began to corrode corrosion. In this case, it is necessary to correctly assess the degree of damage.

If the damage is minor, then you can simply cut out the part with a flaw and weld another.

But, it happens that corrosion has damaged most of it, then it is better to put a new design.

How to repair a rotten threshold on a car

Fixed thresholds can also be damaged. It can be a dent, corrosion, if the car was used in bad conditions. If the vehicle is constantly in contact with water, dirt or chemicals that are on our roads, then, naturally, corrosion will eat the thresholds. When the car is also poorly painted, then problems with the wear of the thresholds can arise much earlier than we would like. In most cases, this applies to domestic cars.

Sometimes a dent can be made by hand, without any stones. This is elementary, it will be enough to install the jack incorrectly to change the wheel.

To start repairing body sills yourself, you first need to assess how damaged they are. This will make it possible to choose the right tools for future work.

Each car owner can cope with small damages on the body.

If you confidently decide to do the repair yourself, you will need:

Workbench;
welding;
hood;
several anvils;
Bulgarian;
locksmith tools.

In order to remove dents or other minor distortions and not damage the paintwork of the parts, you need to make surface repairs using a range hood or plotter. If the dent still remains, it is necessary to try to redo it by welding. A rectangular hole is cut from the side of the threshold. An anvil is inserted into it and they try to carefully level the dent. When your car is more severely damaged, you will have to cut the metal in several places. Then the holes are hidden with patches.

If the thresholds are damaged by corrosion, the place of damage is cut out with a grinder, a pattern is made, a patch is cut out along it, which is then welded.