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Old 11-24-2012, 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by biglee88
I've always wanted to build a sectional skid plate that goes from behind the transfer case to the front diff you'd loose a little ground clearance but its protect the vitals
I'd give up a little ground clearance for that full of a skid plate. I wish some company would make it for our trucks
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Old 11-24-2012, 10:17 PM
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Many of my workmates fab their own boltup undercarriages, usually from 3/8" steel and channel iron.

It helps alot when you don't see that stump in the snow.
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Old 11-24-2012, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 4x4wolf

I'd give up a little ground clearance for that full of a skid plate. I wish some company would make it for our trucks
Me too!
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Old 11-24-2012, 11:33 PM
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I saw someone on here was making skid plates for the newer model trucks, someone needs show some love to the older generation
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I saw that Skyjacker makes a skid plate but it's only for the front from the tow hooks to that front crossmember
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Old 11-25-2012, 02:15 AM
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Originally Posted by cle04
I saw that Skyjacker makes a skid plate but it's only for the front from the tow hooks to that front crossmember
I think you have to use the lift too
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2000mtz how Much of a pain is it to remove it to service the truck?
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Old 11-25-2012, 08:59 PM
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2000mtz how Much of a pain is it to remove it to service the truck?
Like 6 bolts I think. Easy as pie
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