TC skid? Typically it's a full body experience....
My stock one that's finally being replaced was a W in shape instead of a U. Usually took patience and sometimes a jack on each side then trial and error on which order to put the bolts in.
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TC skid? Typically it's a full body experience....
My stock one that's finally being replaced was a W in shape instead of a U. Usually took patience and sometimes a jack on each side then trial and error on which order to put the bolts in.
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It appears to be hitting something or another. It seems like it would sit flat against the frame.
BlackSheep
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For whatever it’s really worth, since I have the metalcloak lift, I stopped at their “booth” here in Moab and put BlackSheep on the CTI machine. It looks decent, I have room to pull a puck from the rear bump stops.
I’ll find out what it really does when I actually get on a trail that requires any flex.
It was free so I thought “why not”.
I’ll find out what it really does when I actually get on a trail that requires any flex.
It was free so I thought “why not”.
Should definitely be flat against the frame on both sides. Which side is binding up? Did you adjust the exhaust hanger bracket at the TC? That can make contact with the tub. I know mine needs adjustment and I'm using the Savvy 1.25" BL. Anything like a JKS will give you less BL and could be binding.
Do a slow check on tub clearance and all other tubes, heatshields, electrical connectors, etc as you jack it up slowly for fit. Like I said, my hanger is pushing into my exhaust heat shield. It works for mounting purposes right now but it needs to be fixed (cut & rewelded) before being driven.
it’s the OEM skid. If anything it should fit easier since there’s no TC drop. The project has been something else...each step has had *something* that’s taken 3x longer than it should have.
The nutserts will hold it off of the frame about 1/16"
I’m not getting that close. I can’t get all the bolts to line up. Best I can do is 4/6. I guess I’ll try again tomorrow but clearly I’m doing something wrong if I can’t get it bolted up in 3 hours.
Are you trying to get it to sit flat against the frame before you put in the bolts or is it binding before the skid sits flat?
I used to have to get 1 bolt in on each side and then fight like hell to get the others even in the nutserts because the skid was so twisted.
If you can get a bolt or two started and then tighten them up as much as needed to get the last bolt in, you're doing okay if doing that and then all sit flush after torque.
I would not recommend it but I've used the force of the impact gun to get one or two started on mine because I couldn't get a bolt in to get things started on one side. I've also had to replace the nutserts once so far - likely because of using this approach and stripping them over time.
Also be sure the nuts are on the TC mount but not torqued down until the frame bolts are torqued. Allows the skid to free float to get on the frame bolts torqued and then torque down the TC mount nuts.
If you struggle tomorrow, start up another thread and we'll get you there.
I know mine takes a little massaging with a pry bar to stretch the skid a bit. Get all bolts started before tightening them.
I'm a fan of using the money I've put into skids plates. There's a reason I bought them. Being the smallest Jeep in the bunch I'm with on the trails helps too.
Yea - it is with any older car. I'd rather have a late 60s/early 70s W108 car with my diesel engine - simpler car that easier to work on, but after owning this one for 21 years, I usually know how to do a particular job - and who to take it to if I don't know or don't wanna!
ToddDerrArtist
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It's been nearly a month, I'm guessing, since I garaged it to replace the clutch/flywheel and tend to some other small bits needing attention. Headed up the mountains outside of town to break in the clutch and put some miles on it before I start venturing out with it again. All the little things are adding up to making this thing like new and a joy to drive.
Maybe being over 50 and "been there, done that", I'm thoroughly enjoying just keeping it maintained well and driving it, as is.
I know me, if I start down that road of more lift, bigger tires, and all that goes with it....I'll want to use it as it's intended and I want to keep this one as my baby. LOL!!
Maybe being over 50 and "been there, done that", I'm thoroughly enjoying just keeping it maintained well and driving it, as is.
I know me, if I start down that road of more lift, bigger tires, and all that goes with it....I'll want to use it as it's intended and I want to keep this one as my baby. LOL!!
Awesome bud!!!!! Did you get to sleep in the house?????
Can't wait to come down and see it in person!!!!
Kiwi TJ
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Pelican snowballs !!!! there's a joke there somewhere lol
Kiwi TJ
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I did mine about 5 years ago..got mine from a radiator specialist in Onehunga.(brass core works really well)
DIY high clearance skid?
