mines screwed. i was wondering if anywhere made them and sold them, or is this something i gotta make on my own. i could probally make a simple one, that is a little higher up than the stock one, but i dont really have the time. thanks.


while were at it, anyone ever make skidplates to cover your oilpan, and tranny pan?

how bad is it, you cant just hammer it back into shape? if not, JBG might have one. otherwise, just get some 1/4" and bend it up

it can be hammered back into shape, i just dont like it being soo weak.

The stock skid plate leaves something to be desired. I built mine and it'll support the weight of the entire truck

ive seen yours todd, and i like it. i want it to be able to support the whole weight of the truck. looks like i may just try to build one next week while im on break.

I built my own T-Case skid out of 3/16" steel. I also built a trans pan skid plate as well.

The stock skid plate leaves something to be desired. I built mine and it'll support the weight of the entire truck

Pics?

Skidplate and radius arms eating tree stump
http://bronconine.com/v-web/gallery/albums/album55/DSC01057.jpg

From the rear (I should have painted it)
http://bronconine.com/v-web/gallery/albums/album55/DSC01032.jpg

Off the truck finishing it up with radius arm mounts
http://bronconine.com/v-web/gallery/albums/album55/DSC00958.sized.jpg

just burn some 1/4 on the bottom of the stock one (a non bent one). that should help it considerably

Build your own. Mine is tucked up so tight that I never hit it on anything.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/200142/fullsize/side-view-of-shackle-installed-front-hole-for-.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/93344/fullsize/davec.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/93345/fullsize/davec-004.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/93347/fullsize/davec-002.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/93348/fullsize/davec-003.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/93350/fullsize/davec-005.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/93351/fullsize/davec-007.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/93352/fullsize/davec-008.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/93353/fullsize/davec-010.jpg

dc

thanks. that one i think is in my abilities to make.

Its a np 208 but similair idea.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/457322/fullsize/dscn1327.jpg
when i made it I left the back open due to I wanted to be able to hose out any mud or dirt that collected in it.

red, is the front closed in?

red, is the front closed in?

yes....heres some more pics...it is 3/16 th steel plate.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/415451/fullsize/dscn1325.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/415452/fullsize/dscn1326.jpg

Red, why isnt the front sloped? Doesn't it catch on rocks and stuff?

how hard is 3/16 to bend without a bender?

Red, why isnt the front sloped? Doesn't it catch on rocks and stuff?

its got a very slight slope...and it really doesnt sit any lower the trans crossmember, havent hung up on any rocks yet.:rockon

Mine wasn't too difficult to form. It's a solid sheet of 3/16" steel from framerail to framerail, formed around the t-case. I rolled the front up so it doesn't hang up. There is also a cross brace from the low point on the skid to the drivers side framerail for extra strength.

If you decide not to make one and you want a stock I got one you can have for $10 + sh. I'm leaving Sat morning to go hunting. I'll be gone a week but if you want it PM some time in the next week and I can get it out 11/27 or some time that week.

Red whats the channel for? next to the box?

Its a np 208 but similair idea.
when i made it I left the back open due to I wanted to be able to hose out any mud or dirt that collected in it.

are you willing to make one for me? :thumbup

Red whats the channel for? next to the box?

i thru that in there for strength...figured the flat stock would flex to much if I landed on a rock...so used L channel to reinforce it.

are you willing to make one for me? :thumbup

you buy the materials and I will do the welding:thumbup

you buy the materials and I will do the welding:thumbup

haha, wish i lived closer :-/

just burn some 1/4 on the bottom of the stock one (a non bent one). that should help it considerably

i welded a 1/4" plate into mine and added guessets. so far so good

After I get rid of my dual exhaust that stock skid plate is definitely out of there. As it sits now though my flowmasters hang way below the frame rails, it totally interferes with a nice simple skid plate. Damn it.

After I get rid of my dual exhaust that stock skid plate is definitely out of there. As it sits now though my flowmasters hang way below the frame rails, it totally interferes with a nice simple skid plate. Damn it.

sawzall will fix that....:histerica

you can get metal shops to put bends in for you, shouldnt cost much and you have to buy the metal anyways

To bend it you can also always just clamp it to the end of a bench, heat it up, and wack it with a hammer. Might not look perfect, but hell, it's a skidplate.