TJM T13 and BudBuilt front skid interface

[USMCVader]

I am just envious of the TJM 13. Hate it when you know what you want but can't find one in stock anywhere. Although, since I have had the BB skid plates sitting in the basement waiting for me to put them on since about February, the delay might be in my favor since I have to lay low a bit with buying more parts or I will take even more grief from my bride than I am now. Plus I am still trying to sort out winches since I would like to do it right the first time rather than putting it on and taking it off later. Hopefully the delay works in my favor and the BB front plate will be fully sorted out by the time I get the bumper and winch figured out.

 

[kcjaz]

I am just envious of the TJM 13. Hate it when you know what you want but can't find one in stock anywhere. Although, since I have had the BB skid plates sitting in the basement waiting for me to put them on since about February, the delay might be in my favor since I have to lay low a bit with buying more parts or I will take even more grief from my bride than I am now. Plus I am still trying to sort out winches since I would like to do it right the first time rather than putting it on and taking it off later. Hopefully the delay works in my favor and the BB front plate will be fully sorted out by the time I get the bumper and winch figured out.

There is no physical reason you need to wait to install the skids to after their bumper. The transition piece is not necessary and can just be added latter when u have the number on.

also note that there will always be some potential tweaking needed for the transition plate because no ones aftermarket bumper ends up in exactly the same place on the truck so relative distances that affect dimensions of the plate can vary a little. Not a big deal that’s what grinders and saws are for.

 

[RobW0]

I am just envious of the TJM 13. Hate it when you know what you want but can't find one in stock anywhere. Although, since I have had the BB skid plates sitting in the basement waiting for me to put them on since about February, the delay might be in my favor since I have to lay low a bit with buying more parts or I will take even more grief from my bride than I am now. Plus I am still trying to sort out winches since I would like to do it right the first time rather than putting it on and taking it off later. Hopefully the delay works in my favor and the BB front plate will be fully sorted out by the time I get the bumper and winch figured out.

I am not sure this transition plate will work on the full replacement T13 bumper for the 2019 LC. The winch cradle and bumper support is different on the newer T13.

 

[kcjaz]

I am not sure this transition plate will work on the full replacement T13 bumper for the 2019 LC. The winch cradle and bumper support is different on the newer T13.

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That is different but the BB transition uses the front winch mount bolts to mount to the bumper. Doesn't look like the 2019 TJM filler plate does that so it still may work as the winch mount bolt pattern is standard and can't be different or no ones winch would fit. the variable is going to be the width of the gap between TJM and the LC cross frame that the BB skid bolts to. That said, I would want to make new version that mimics the 2019 if I had a 2019. I like the vent holes in it. I imagine Bud could make one that works for both that may require some drilling in the pre 2019.