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 How Many Skid Plates on Gen II 3.5?
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06/20/04 07:11 PM
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I was changing my oil / lubing zerks this morning when I noticed a couple of unused holes right near the passenger side of the crossmember. Looks like a skid should bolt right into it, although I don't see a mounting spot (holes) near the end of the skid directly beneath the front axle. Is there supposed to be one there? How many should I have altogether?
97 Montero SR: Factory rear locker, 3.5 L 24 Valve V6, ActivTrac 4wd (Love it) , 3 way suspension, four wheel disk brakes, 32x11.50 Pirelli Scorpion ATs
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Re: How Many Skid Plates on Gen II 3.5?
[Re: liquidium]
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06/20/04 08:13 PM
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I have 3 on my Gen 2.5 front skid plate, rear and the 3rd is right between the two A-arms uner the front axle.
I'll try and take some pics if you need them.
later,
Angelo
99JAOS2"& OME 2"body 4.90s ARB HS9500i Skids&Ladder 16"315BFG JAOSRemote& Rack 3Row Rad IPF back& Searchlite HID Overhead Console/CB switchPanel FrARB RrLocker TJMSnorkel 160AAlt Sliders 2nd Tranny Cooler QuickAirII& Tank Rear frame/tank Lift
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Re: How Many Skid Plates on Gen II 3.5?
[Re: Angelo]
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06/20/04 08:58 PM
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No need, but thanks for the kind offer. I have at least four. Sure looks like SOMETHING should go there. I probably unbolted it in my sleep.
97 Montero SR: Factory rear locker, 3.5 L 24 Valve V6, ActivTrac 4wd (Love it) , 3 way suspension, four wheel disk brakes, 32x11.50 Pirelli Scorpion ATs
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Re: How Many Skid Plates on Gen II 3.5?
[Re: liquidium]
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06/20/04 10:16 PM
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I have 3 as well, same as Angelo stated. I wouldn't mind having another below the transfer case. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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Re: How Many Skid Plates on Gen II 3.5?
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06/20/04 11:41 PM
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Where did you get 4 from <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> There are plenty of other spots I would like to cover up with steel also. With sliders, steel bumpers and full armor underneath, you could parctically slide across rocks (well, not really, but with a lil more confidence)
later,
Angelo
99JAOS2"& OME 2"body 4.90s ARB HS9500i Skids&Ladder 16"315BFG JAOSRemote& Rack 3Row Rad IPF back& Searchlite HID Overhead Console/CB switchPanel FrARB RrLocker TJMSnorkel 160AAlt Sliders 2nd Tranny Cooler QuickAirII& Tank Rear frame/tank Lift
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Re: How Many Skid Plates on Gen II 3.5?
[Re: Angelo]
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06/21/04 12:56 AM
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Well if you count the two pieces in front the little one under the transfer case, and the gas tank you get four. BTW I took off my gas tank skid and POR15'd it. Unbelievably flimsy. Explains why my first Gen2's got so dented up. Definitely a mod to put on the list. There is a place for another, not sure which countries included this but on my little Gen2.5 model from Auto Art it has it on there: ![[Linked Image]](http://montero4x4.com/upload/monte-images/Elusiveskid.JPG)
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Re: How Many Skid Plates on Gen II 3.5?
[Re: bretwalda]
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06/21/04 02:56 AM
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There is a place for another, not sure which countries included this but on my little Gen2.5 model from Auto Art it has it on there:
hmmm.... Interesting <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/coolg.gif" alt="" /> Man, Even toys have more protection than we do <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/baby.gif" alt="" /> Has anyone done any extra custom skid plate protection other than the factory ones? Lets see some pics later, Angelo
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Re: How Many Skid Plates on Gen II 3.5?
[Re: Angelo]
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06/21/04 09:30 AM
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Where did you get 4 from <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> There are plenty of other spots I would like to cover up with steel also. With sliders, steel bumpers and full armor underneath, you could parctically slide across rocks (well, not really, but with a lil more confidence)
later,
Angelo Like Bretwalda said: The two on front (that sort of function as one continuous unit, but are physically seperate), the trasfer case, and the gas tank. There are plenty of other spots I would like to cover up with steel also. With sliders, steel bumpers and full armor underneath, you could parctically slide across rocks (well, not really, but with a lil more confidence)
Well, I don't know if personally I'd want to rely on my metal to sail across the rock <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" />, but the muffler sure does look awfully exposed. Problem is, I wonder about heat build up. Maybe drill it out? Then it might tend to drag ,though, as the rock crystals grab the hole edges. Thinking out loud. I want sliders too.
Last edited by liquidium; 06/21/04 09:41 AM.
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Re: How Many Skid Plates on Gen II 3.5?
[Re: bretwalda]
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06/21/04 09:51 AM
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BTW I took off my gas tank skid and POR15'd it. Unbelievably flimsy. Explains why my first Gen2's got so dented up. Definitely a mod to put on the list.
My rear skid is a little rusty since the day I had to rock myself out of a creek. Been meaning to refinish it for a while - how are you liking the POR 15? Holding up well against moderate (yeah, right <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/drunk.gif" alt="" />)abrasion? BTW, which product did you use?
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Re: How Many Skid Plates on Gen II 3.5?
[Re: bretwalda]
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06/21/04 03:03 PM
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Thanks for the pic. That's it- the one between the lower A - arms and the crossmember. I don't have it, which makes my transmission pan a sitting duck. Does anybody out there have this skid on their rig? ![[Linked Image]](http://www.imagemotel.com/uploaded/Ptl6an2A.jpg) ImageMotel.com - Free Image Hosting
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