Custom Transfer Case Skid Plate Build...

[REDLYNER]

So after just one trail run, what almost appears to be tin foil transfer case skid plate was completely mangled. After my winch bumper build went so well, I decided to build a custom transfer case skid plate. I wanted it to be much stronger than stock and I wanted it to go from one cross member to the other (the stock one does not do this).

So after a lot of work... and test fitting- I have a brand new skid! It is made with 3/16" steel plate which is twice as thick as the stock plate. Plus, it goes cross member to cross member so I can use it as a slider. I used self tapping bolts on the bottom cross member and they are as tight as the three stock bolts I used on the top cross member. Plus, I beveled the leading edge, so I can slide over the rocks a little easier.


I bought tons of steel this time and made six of these. So I have five extra- completely built, including the self tapping bolts. PM if you are interested in one. I am posting this build on several Hummer forums, so let me know!


Stock Piece:





Stock Piece unbolted:





After some cutting, grinding, sanding, drilling, sanding again, beveling, priming, painting (along with like 10 test fits :lol: ) I got it finished up.

Here are the two side by side:





All bolted up:





Note the smooth beveled edge (my favorite part)





Thanks for looking!

[H3slate]

Looks Good!! The stock skid plate definitely sucks!! I got the oem skid plates and have been very happy with them. Looks like you have a good alternative to the oems.

Looks similar to what Mountain Armor came out with.

[REDLYNER]

Originally Posted by H3slate

Looks Good!! The stock skid plate definitely sucks!! I got the oem skid plates and have been very happy with them. Looks like you have a good alternative to the oems.

Looks similar to what Mountain Armor came out with.

Ha! That would explain why a guy with a screen name of Mountain Armor has been PM'ing me for all of my details on the skid on another forum. I told him if he was local I would just give him one for free, I guess he doesn't need one though.

[timgco]

Originally Posted by REDLYNER

Ha! That would explain why a guy with a screen name of Mountain Armor has been PM'ing me for all of my details on the skid on another forum. I told him if he was local I would just give him one for free, I guess he doesn't need one though.

MTN Armor =

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Very Nice solid replacement!