Homemade skid plate

[FJBen]

Looking at the flimsy t-case skid, decided I need a bit more. Started with a beefed up version of the same thing. Made out of 3/8" steel. It's going to have support brackets off to the sides as well, just trying to figure out the best way to brace it.

thoughts welcome

pics,
1: side by side and my helper

2: the helper...helping...

3: installed...

 

[turbocruiser]

Very Cool!

 

[e9999]

yup, the bracket is more important than the thickness given the cantilever and mounting setup

 

[landtank]

FWIW, during my tranny install I routed that speed sensor wire over the top of the t-case instead of under it. I figured anything out of the way is a good thing.

The plate looks good. Got 2?

 

[Dusty]

simple and effective. looks like you have good help. my 4 yr old little girl hands me sockets when i wrench-rarely the right one

 

[alia176]

It's a very thick plate and I'd like to see another support bracket. This will come into play when you back over obstacles and get hung up on the edge. If you look at Slee's, he has a nice curved lip that prevents getting caught while reversing.

Just my .02 cents.

Ali

 

[FJBen]

yeah I haven't quite finished it yet, just trying to figure out the best way to support with a bracket.

 

[Tapage]

simple and reliable Ben .. congrats .. !

 

[KliersLC]

If you can angle the bracket a bit to the rear and bolt it as close to the trailing edge as possible, that will take care of not having the curved section on the back, and while in reverse, if you do get hung up, it should slide alog the bracket and then over the plate.
.02
Dan

 

[7P's]

I've got Slee's skid and you may have the same problem as his - that is; any major size rock pushing on either side will bend/flex/break your bracket. I would suggest making the drain hole twice as large, so when this happens you won't feel the need to get under there and repair it as often.

 

[NorCalSam]

It's a very thick plate and I'd like to see another support bracket. This will come into play when you back over obstacles and get hung up on the edge. If you look at Slee's, he has a nice curved lip that prevents getting caught while reversing.

Just my .02 cents.

Ali

Like Ali said.
very nice start though