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| Author: | LMWatBullRun [ Sun Mar 04, 2012 3:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | skid plates |
My CRD came with the front skid plate but no others. I am planning to use this vehicle off road and would like to ask other members who do serious off-road travel what sort of skid plates they use and what they would recommend. As a younger man I traversed Elephant Hill in Canyonlands NP in an old Cherokee, and would like to do some serious back-country exploring in the CRD. Also, suggestions on winches? |
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| Author: | ATXKJ [ Sun Mar 04, 2012 4:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: skid plates |
I think the only shop still making real ones is Skid Row for Engine, Tranny, transfer case. Jeepin Al sells them. http://jeepinbyal.com/cat-Skid_Row_Skid_Plates-23.aspx The All-J's Superskid is better for the tranny- but they stopped a couple years ago - you occasionally see them in the sale section. Kilby is the best for the fuel tank. The OEM front skid - is super thin - even worse than the stock 02-04 skids -although about 07-08 they changed the replacements and made more universal - so the new ones are about the same as the 02-04 version (but with a couple extra mounting holes. so for offroad - 1st get tow points - front & rear. 4 skids Engine, Tranny, transfer case, fuel tank OEM is better than nothing - and cheap - but I bent a tranny skid enough to dent the Transmission oil pan - and I wasn't doing anything really special (JL Rockies killed an oil filter and dumped his oil) |
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| Author: | audiboy86 [ Sun Mar 04, 2012 5:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: skid plates |
Asfir makes a skid combo for the engine tranny/transfer case easily install light and strong and boilers fuel tank skid is one solid piece. I have run all through Moab back country with them with a hiccup plus the look awesome. Almost gives the jeep a pre-runner look. See  
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| Author: | LMWatBullRun [ Tue Mar 06, 2012 9:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: skid plates |
Wow. So many choices! How do you evaluate them? A thousand bucks for skid plates is expensive, but if it prevents catastrophic damage out in the back of beyond, I guess it is worth it. Amplify a bit, someone please, about tow points? I'm assuming these are like the tow hooks on the front of my 4WD ford? Also, any thoughts on winches? I have had limited experience there, but have heard good things about Warn. |
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| Author: | audiboy86 [ Tue Mar 06, 2012 1:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: skid plates |
Well there are actually only a few options for full sets but lots of options for certain pieces. |
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| Author: | ATXKJ [ Tue Mar 06, 2012 9:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: skid plates |
Tow points - mine are in the bumpers - however that's the expensive way. you can get Tow hooks from the dealership - or Gris made these for the front - original photos are gone - but as you got through the thread you get the idea - a couple of receiver mounts with holes drilled to line up with the frame mounts http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=59&t=9316 neat idea rear - tends to be a trailer hitch with a loop.... |
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| Author: | LMWatBullRun [ Wed Mar 07, 2012 10:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: skid plates |
ATXKJ wrote: Tow points - mine are in the bumpers - however that's the expensive way. you can get Tow hooks from the dealership - or Gris made these for the front - original photos are gone - but as you got through the thread you get the idea - a couple of receiver mounts with holes drilled to line up with the frame mounts http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=59&t=9316 neat idea rear - tends to be a trailer hitch with a loop.... A more robust bumper is a neat idea; I may have to look at that a bit further. The tow hook idea using hitch inserts is clever; I will look at that further. I do a fair bit of welding and metalworking myself, so that might be a fun project. Anybody want to weigh in on winches? |
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| Author: | audiboy86 [ Wed Mar 07, 2012 11:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: skid plates |
Well first of all 8000lb is as low as I would go on a winch. Also a good accessory kit is a must even if you don't own a winch yet. Because people are more willing to help if they can use your tools. |
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| Author: | ATXKJ [ Wed Mar 07, 2012 8:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: skid plates |
FYI - over in the 4x4 section - there's an actual thread on different armor http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=39181 |
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| Author: | LMWatBullRun [ Thu Mar 08, 2012 7:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: skid plates |
Thanks, ATXKJ, I will look at that. |
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| Author: | LMWatBullRun [ Thu Mar 08, 2012 7:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: skid plates |
audiboy86 wrote: Well first of all 8000lb is as low as I would go on a winch. Also a good accessory kit is a must even if you don't own a winch yet. Because people are more willing to help if they can use your tools. Brands suggested? |
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| Author: | audiboy86 [ Thu Mar 08, 2012 8:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: skid plates |
Warn and milemarker are the only two I have any experience with. Both worked flawless but it was a short pull none the less. I will be going with the warn M8000 or 9.5ti if I can find a good used one. |
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| Author: | LMWatBullRun [ Sat Mar 10, 2012 11:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: skid plates |
Thanks for the recommendations. I think I will stick with Warn. There are a lot of off-brands being pushed by various vendors, but I have no confidence in them. |
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