CharlieS
GOLD Star
Nice work getting that bolt out.Finally got around to fixing the Bud Built skid plate.
Used a floor jack on the skid and was able to get a Dremel cutoff disc under the bolt head and cut it off. Removed skid and was able to unscrew the bent bolt with my hand. Glad I used antiseeze on the bolts.
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Pressure washed the skids. All kinds of crud on the backside. Notice the rock scars.
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Hard to see, but the main weld for the oil drain door was separated.
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Considering I have a Fumoto quick drain valve on the oil pan, really glad I wasn't running factory skids.
Will probably replace this skid section later as it's bent in a few places. Thinking stainless steel.
The stainless are very substantial, and a good upgrade. But, they are very heavy, so there is a trade off. If I were to start fresh, I'd probaby go for steel engine and transmission skids, and aluminum front, transfer and fuel tank skids. The engine and transmission skids seemed to take the brunt of the beating (on mine).