skid plates

[don moore]

those are the ones I saw ..I have one so far $5
im going for the others .....soon
the one sure does hang down..but I guess it helps

[Ldub]

those are the ones I saw ..I have one so far $5
im going for the others .....soon
the one sure does hang down..but I guess it helps

IMO, the one nearest the right front tire doesn't offer much protection, in my experience, it offers only frustration.
My first Zoo, I managed to "make contact" with a rock on that one & it collapsed. Which caused it to "make contact" with the allen head bolts that connect the front output shaft from the transfer case.
The metallic snapping/grinding noise produced by said contact gets your attention real quick, and you soon find yourself in the red dirt turning wrenches.

[etlsport]

yea.. i hear you dub...



edit.. btw that jack stand is NOT holding anything up.. especially by the bolt

[Ldub]

Yep, that's it...and IIRC, I cut a good size chunk out of that area with the mini grinder to provide clearance, and that just allowed it to collapse further.
Anyone wants it, I'll bring it to Moab & it's yours for ten bucks.
BUT...you'll have to bend it back into shape until the mounting holes line up.

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

I'm not sure if I did the right thing or not, BUT, I had a local welder cut the lower hanging section off and weld in a plate up higher...net result...it now hangs no lower than the other plates/crossmember. He charged me $70. I'm still concerned with what you guys have experienced though.

[rowhard]

On the subject of skid plates and junk yards. Anyone remember what size bolts they are, or do you need to take your whole tool box with you?

[kodiak]

On the subject of skid plates and junk yards. Anyone remember what size bolts they are, or do you need to take your whole tool box with you?

Take your whole tool box with you! YOUR GOING TO MOAB!!!

Oops, maybe your not? I should read things a little closer before I post.