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Author:  Rob8888 [ Tue Jun 26, 2007 7:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Fabricate your own Kj Transmission skid plate
Hi All

Posted originally in 4x4 discussion - thought it should probably live here instead.

The trannie skid plate wasn't a normal import in NZ/Aus (go figure!?), and from research I see it's reported as a bit flimsy.

I whipped up one myself out of 4mm (0.15 inch) plate and 25x25x5mm (1x1x0.19 inch) angle steel, that is very strong and also protects the oil filter on the CRD. Very simple fabrication.

I've posted shots below with details if others want to copy it. No comments on the welding please! I photographed it after zinc coating and prior to finishing and painting so it's easier to see.

:idea: One suggested improvement on first run is soundproofing material on top as engine noise was slightly more in cockpit from reflection I guess.

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Author:  CD [ Wed Jun 27, 2007 12:01 am ]
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Looks like you've given it some use Rob, is it still holding up or loose.
Author:  Rob8888 [ Wed Jun 27, 2007 12:16 am ]
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It's had some use alright, and I'm stoked with it. Very strong skid - could probably sit most of the CRDs weight on it with no probs. Might cut another square hole in the plate with the angle grinder near the back end cause I notice after a trip around the coast there is a lot of gravel on top being held in by the tranny cross member. A hole would let it fall back out with driving.
Author:  skywarn [ Tue Aug 14, 2007 3:10 pm ]
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has anybody else done this yet?
Author:  callaway [ Wed Aug 15, 2007 5:12 pm ]
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I havn't made my own but I did modify the mopar one...


I cut a chunk out of it so it would sit flush...
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and welded some angle iron to give more support...
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hasn't failed me yet and i've come down pretty hard on it...
Author:  Rush345 [ Wed Aug 15, 2007 11:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Skid Plate
Nice FAB job, they look as good if not better then what the PRO's are peddleing. The only additional reccomendation I would make is put one of the HD Rust primers Seen on Spike TV on the weekends and then top coat with a bed liner coating. With that done I think you would have a salable product. Not to mention truly bullet proof, bottoming out isn't the enemy of skid plates RUST is your enemy. :roll:

Good Work 8)
Author:  DarbyWalters [ Sun Sep 16, 2007 10:44 am ]
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I don't know if it is just the pic but that rear tire looks cambered in a bunch...could be the panoramic shot tho...nice skid

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