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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: Z on August 24, 2008, 09:32:11 AM

Title: Skid Plate Re-enforcement
Post by: Z on August 24, 2008, 09:32:11 AM
I banged up my gas tank skid plate pretty good, from what I can tell, due to the break over angle, it is going to take a beating at a certain spot.

I am going to buy a skid plate from a wrecker once it becomes available, and I am thinking of getting a thicker (3/16"?) plate welded to the new piece and replacing my existing one. Is there anyone in the city that can do this for a reasonable price?

A lift is imminent too  ;)

Thanks!
Title: Re: Skid Plate Re-enforcement
Post by: RUBI on August 24, 2008, 10:07:07 AM
I can weld it for ya Z........might even be able to just pound out ur stock unit and reinforce it from there.
Ultimately though...ya gotta get er up higher !! See.....now you can justify that lift to the wife !!  ;)
Title: Re: Skid Plate Re-enforcement
Post by: calltrex on August 24, 2008, 12:25:39 PM
http://jeep.off-road.com/jeep/Features/Rock-Hard-4x4-Parts-Gas-Tank-Skid-Plate-For-Jeep-J/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/521741
Title: Re: Skid Plate Re-enforcement
Post by: Z on August 24, 2008, 05:44:19 PM
I appreciate that Rubi...

A lift is gonna go in as soon as possible    :)

That Rock Hard one is ok, but you retain the stock skid anyway.

$350US + Shipping for a skid is a lot.
Title: Re: Skid Plate Re-enforcement
Post by: RUBI on August 24, 2008, 06:41:35 PM
Ya......i hear ya bout the $$$..................I'm sure we could do sumtin with ur's.
Next time we get out remind me and I'll have a look at it...or if U be in the N.E. maybe bring it by my work place, I'm on nights M-F 5pm-3am
Title: Re: Skid Plate Re-enforcement
Post by: Z on August 24, 2008, 08:21:01 PM
Ya......i hear ya bout the $$$..................I'm sure we could do sumtin with ur's.
Next time we get out remind me and I'll have a look at it...or if U be in the N.E. maybe bring it by my work place, I'm on nights M-F 5pm-3am

Sounds cool, I work DT so may be a while before I can get out there. The skid can take a few more hits yet... let's see what happens next weekend lol
Title: Re: Skid Plate Re-enforcement
Post by: BrokenAxle on August 25, 2008, 07:29:45 PM
i could probably help you out for a reasonable price too, if you need.  i also do lift kits....
Dave
Title: Re: Skid Plate Re-enforcement
Post by: Shearcon79 on August 25, 2008, 08:03:04 PM
Guess you did do a bit of carnage.  Hope you get er fixed up for a good deal.
Title: Re: Skid Plate Re-enforcement
Post by: Z on August 28, 2008, 07:33:59 PM
Guess you did do a bit of carnage.  Hope you get er fixed up for a good deal.

The damage is not so bad, however, it seems a bit weak to take a lot more of those hits though.