Affordable skid plate

[TTO5]

Anyone make a front skid plate with an oil filter access like the 100 series? Looking for affordable solution don't need it for off roading. Thanks

 

[tbisaacs]

You have to pick: Affordable or oil filter access. If I were not off-roading, I would put up with OEM. The 6 or so bolts required are not a big deal.

Lots of examples of compatible skid plates here: 200 Series Skid Plates - pics and install notes - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/200-series-skid-plates-pics-and-install-notes.1210462/

 

[Supra Turbo]

I would highly recommend the E&E skid system by @turbo8 . It's not the cheapest, but you definitely get what you pay for in craftsmanship and detail.

 

[bloc]

Save the skid money and get a 3/8” cordless impact. Just under a minute to remove all 3 necessary parts.

If you use it to reinstall take it very very easy and final torque by hand.

 

[TTO5]

Save the skid money and get a 3/8” cordless impact. Just under a minute to remove all 3 necessary parts.

If you use it to reinstall take it very very easy and final torque by hand.

I just got done putting riv nuts in as many of the holes were stripped. I'll be taking it easy from now on

 

[TeCKis300]

Just putting this out there, but an investment in bigger 33" tires and a mild sensor lift may negate the need for skids at all. At least until rock crawling at a level that demands it again.

 

[TaishoCruiser]

Just putting this out there, but an investment in bigger 33" tires and a mild sensor lift may negate the need for skids at all. At least until rock crawling at a level that demands it again.

Did you mean a 34” or 35? J/K

 

[KLF]

Step 1: Remove OEM skid, mark approx location of oil filter.
Step 2: Borrow a 4" hole saw from your plumber friend, drill a hole in the skid. Clean up hole with a file and emery paper, spray with some satin black paint.
Step 3: Reinstall, return hole saw to friend with a cold beverage as payment.

 

[bloc]

Step 1: Remove OEM skid, mark approx location of oil filter.
Step 2: Borrow a 4" hole saw from your plumber friend, drill a hole in the skid. Clean up hole with a file and emery paper, spray with some satin black paint.
Step 3: Reinstall, return hole saw to friend with a cold beverage as payment.

Thoughts on allowing mud/water/road debris a direct path to splash onto the lower serpentine belt?

 

[KLF]

Thoughts on allowing mud/water/road debris a direct path to splash onto the lower serpentine belt?

Cover with speed tape!