8th gen need Skid Plates
03-15-2019, 01:03 PM
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8th gen need Skid Plates
I am new here and i looked though some threads and i couldn't find where i can get Skid plates for my truck.(1985 F150 4x4 C6 Trans) I just rebuilt my trans and kinda made the mistake of putting an aluminum pan on it and i want some added protection for it. Thanks in advanced to anyone that can help me.
03-16-2019, 01:37 AM
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Were there any scratches or dents in the original pan? Aluminum pans are MUCH stronger than steel ones, so I wouldn't worry about it. It wasn't a mistake, and a skidplate won't help much. The factory skidplate is so dinky it can be stomped flat after being dented by off-roading (I've done it a few times).
Your "where" question applies to you, too: put your location in your profile so we can give you local sources.
Your "where" question applies to you, too: put your location in your profile so we can give you local sources.
03-16-2019, 02:40 PM
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That's my exact worry, do you think its worth it to make one (which will take about 2 months between university and work) or continue to try and find a aftermarket one.
03-17-2019, 05:21 AM
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Have you ever broken an Aluminum casting? No, it's not worth it, unless the original steel one had big dents.
But even if there ARE; you're more likely to rip the transmission off its mount than to break a cast-Aluminum pan.
But even if there ARE; you're more likely to rip the transmission off its mount than to break a cast-Aluminum pan.
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