So I added 2" coil spacers and new shocks to accommodate them. The transmission skid plate had to be removed because the drive shaft would have rubbed on it. Any recommendations for a full undercarriage skid plate? What do you like?
Full Undercarriage Skid Plate Recommendations?
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MountaineerTom
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I really like my Savvy skid. I mated it to the OEM transfer case skid.
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads...pan-valve-using-oem-transfer-case-skid.15366/
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads...pan-valve-using-oem-transfer-case-skid.15366/
Have a look here, you are going to get similar answers.
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/best-oil-pan-armor.35810/
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/best-oil-pan-armor.35810/
That doesn't make any sense to me. Only 2"?
Mine had 2" spacers when I bought it and my kid's had a 3", no issues (since gone to springs).
You do know the skid plate IS the support for the trans/ Tcase, right?
If that is the case, put a 1" Tcase drop on your skid...
Def more knowledgeable folks here than me.
Transmission skid is not the same thing as the main transfer case skid. It is smaller and only used on automatics.
Text me some pictures of how it was going to interfere. We can probably modify it. I happen to have multiple welders, plasma and tubing benders in my garage
You can leave the transmission skid plate on and just cut off the arm that hits the front driveshaft, at least until you get something else.
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It only covered the tranny pan anyway, not the oil pan. So I'd like to get something that protects both... if there is such a thing.
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So there's this, but I cant' tell from their website if it's for an automatic. https://savvyoffroad.com/product/sav-uaeng/
Update: Heard back from Savvy. Here's what they say about the product link just above. "Yes that skid will fit. It is an Engine & Tranny skid it does not cover the tcase that is a different system."
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The under armor is a lot of work. If you have a stock jeep, getting that installed will take many parts plus that kit. You can attach the engine skid to the stock transfer case skid without getting the under armor.
MountaineerTom
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This is the same one I have from Savvy, mounted to the factory transfer skid plate.
But, I guess that’s an old picture. It was the same pic they had on their website, but what I got is a newer version.
The other skid you posted is for if your doing a body lift and tummy tuck.
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LONGJP2
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I run the Savvy engine skid with a Barnes transfer case skid. It raised my transfer case 1 1/4 inches without any major modifications.
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Recommendation for engine skid plate extension to mate with RK X series long arm 4.5" system? I want to cover that whole section from where exhaust pipe runs across oilpan in front back to mate with the RK belly plate.
I've been searching and RK does not offer one and can't find any other existing options to purchase or fab one.
Has anyone here done anything besides the stand alone oil pan skid plate?
Thanks
I've been searching and RK does not offer one and can't find any other existing options to purchase or fab one.
Has anyone here done anything besides the stand alone oil pan skid plate?
Thanks