Thanks but that is not what I was trying to find out.
ASFIR Skid plates and front bumper
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They're about a 1" spacer. I'm not sure how to make it any easier to see here.
Thanks for the clarification. They are above the ASFIR cross member, not under, for me.
Guess those spacers looked smaller on my phone 
Has anyone with WKOR sliders avoided using spacers like @MongooseGA and instead shortened the leg of the cross member and drilled a new bolt hole just inside of where the u bolt attaches to the frame?
Haven't seen that mentioned but don't see why it wouldn't work.
Sweet.
Don't know if it was mentioned upstream in the thread ~ I slit some vacuum hose to cover and protect the brake lines where they would otherwise contact the slider U-bolt.
Don't know if it was mentioned upstream in the thread ~ I slit some vacuum hose to cover and protect the brake lines where they would otherwise contact the slider U-bolt.
Hi friends,
My truck has the 3-piece Asfir skid plates. I'm about to replace the Center Diff Lock sensor that's on top of the transfer case, and seems I have to remove the transfer case skid plate to reach it. Could someone please tell me if that's an easy one-person job? Do I need any special tool other than 8mm/10mm wrenches? (Maybe use a floor jack to hold/lift the plate up when reinstalling it back?)
Also, does anyone have problem installing the Mobil1 M1-209 (larger than OEM or the M1-102) oil filter when the front skid plate is in place?
Thanks!
My truck has the 3-piece Asfir skid plates. I'm about to replace the Center Diff Lock sensor that's on top of the transfer case, and seems I have to remove the transfer case skid plate to reach it. Could someone please tell me if that's an easy one-person job? Do I need any special tool other than 8mm/10mm wrenches? (Maybe use a floor jack to hold/lift the plate up when reinstalling it back?)
Also, does anyone have problem installing the Mobil1 M1-209 (larger than OEM or the M1-102) oil filter when the front skid plate is in place?
Thanks!
One person job (although awkward). 13mm socket wrench. There should be no issue with the filter.
Has anyone been able to order replacement mounting hardware? Just got my LX back from the shop and it seems like they lost some of the bolts. Would like to replace with originals, I'll give ASFIR (and of course the shop in question) a call tomorrow morning but I'm curious if anyone's had to do something similar.
dogdaysindurham
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I believe the bolts are M8-1.25 mm size hex bolts. I went with stainless steel ones.
I wasn’t able to source the cup washers here in the states. But you can get replacements from ASFIR.
I wasn’t able to source the cup washers here in the states. But you can get replacements from ASFIR.
Curious if anyone else has had this issue... lost the ASFIR-supplied spacer for the long center bolt in the front skid plate, so I didn't tighten it all the way. Went wheeling, hit the skid plate, and now the bolt and washer are all mangled.
Not gonna go off-road for a bit since it's getting colder, so I'm gonna replace all the mangled bolts... any way to prevent this bolt from getting banged up again, or is that a weak point/design issue with the skid plate?
Not gonna go off-road for a bit since it's getting colder, so I'm gonna replace all the mangled bolts... any way to prevent this bolt from getting banged up again, or is that a weak point/design issue with the skid plate?
Have mangled that center bolt several times.
I replaced the tube spacer with a block of wood mostly to give me comfort jacking the front up but it also supports the skid plate better when it gets hit.
Have been meaning to try some button-head allen bolts ~thinking the rounded edges might reduce the effect of some hits.
I replaced the tube spacer with a block of wood mostly to give me comfort jacking the front up but it also supports the skid plate better when it gets hit.
Have been meaning to try some button-head allen bolts ~thinking the rounded edges might reduce the effect of some hits.
These
Washers that provide a "ramp" that protects the bolt head.
Washers that provide a "ramp" that protects the bolt head.
And where can you get these?
All over the place...I just googled skid plate washers and chose an image at random.
geo5
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As discussed I can’t find any similar replacement Asfir washer domestically, ordered a few of the Polaris cupped washers(Polaris PN 7556065) same size and general shape as Asfir but noticeably less substantial and deformed a bit upon installation.
Asfir sells replacement washers (pn 1040841) for $1.20/ea. the catch is shipping from Israel, $40 to ship 5-20pcs.
I’m thinking about importing 20pcs- if anyone needs a couple let me know, $5/ea lol, shipped anywhere lower 48.
For ref:
Polaris washer:
Asfir:
Asfir sells replacement washers (pn 1040841) for $1.20/ea. the catch is shipping from Israel, $40 to ship 5-20pcs.
I’m thinking about importing 20pcs- if anyone needs a couple let me know, $5/ea lol, shipped anywhere lower 48.
For ref:
Polaris washer:
Asfir:
