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 My new t-case skid plate
#990518
03/20/10 02:16 AM
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Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 91
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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While waiting to find some manual hubs, I decided to fix my stock t-case skid plate and ended up building a new one. My old one was pretty thrashed as you can see. ![[Linked Image]](http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp156/epm131/89%20Raider%20v6/100_1942.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp156/epm131/89%20Raider%20v6/100_1943.jpg)
Eric
89 Raider V6, 35s, 5sp, welded rear, 8k winch
89 Raider 2.6 going on 84 4runner frame
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Re: My new t-case skid plate
[Re: SandRaider]
#990519
03/20/10 02:40 AM
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Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 3,607
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<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> Looks stout. Could may be use a couple more gussets. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
'97 Montero 'LSR' - 4.6 gears & factory rear locker, 33" Procomp muds on 15x8 steelies, 50mm coil spacers, T-bar crank, Airlift, sans rear sway, 50mm rear frame & fuel tank lift, Aisins, ARB front bumper + 10k lb winch, 50mm DIY body lift, rock sliders, cut rear quarter panels...
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Re: My new t-case skid plate
[Re: Mad_Scientist]
#990520
03/20/10 03:28 AM
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Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 7,356
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Looks good overall. I've thought about what to make if I ever really wheel enough to thrash the stock one. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> I have thought something similar to yours, and also with some sides to box it up, and then a drain hole or two for when it splashed up. I would also maybe "top coat" it with undercoating.
Big Truck: 00, 3.5, Endeavor, 5-Spd drive line in hand! Little Truck: 87, 2.6T I/C, MT, LSDs, Tonneau Top Her Truck: 03, 3.8, 20th Anniv, 65k Daughter's: 06 Eclipse, Keeping it Mitsu! FSMs: MitsubishiLinks.com
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Re: My new t-case skid plate
[Re: MontyMcV]
#990521
03/20/10 03:52 AM
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Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 91
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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It's made from 3/16" steel and I added gussets on the on the rear part. I tried to just remake the stock one so I could use the stock bolts/holes, while trying to improve it. It is thicker, has a better approach angle and has about 1/2" extra ground clearance. I didn't spend alot of time on this and I don't really care if it looks pretty, as long as it does it job.
Eric
89 Raider V6, 35s, 5sp, welded rear, 8k winch
89 Raider 2.6 going on 84 4runner frame
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Re: My new t-case skid plate
[Re: SandRaider]
#990522
03/20/10 04:44 AM
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Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 162
Wheeler
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make me one that is a little better quality on the looks..... and i will pay you for your time and to ship it to me in Cali. mine is dented and bent and the replacement i made bites. 
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Re: My new t-case skid plate
[Re: Guns_and_Roses]
#990523
03/20/10 03:46 PM
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 3,876
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Looks good overall. I've thought about what to make if I ever really wheel enough to thrash the stock one. You must have never touched it on a thing. Mine you could bend by stepping on maybe even by hand. My replacement may not have as good of clearnce as the stock one but I can do bigger stuff because I can bang on it without as much fear. ![[Linked Image]](http://pics.montypics.com/tag/2009-05-16/1242482991_dscf0058.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://pics.montypics.com/tag/2009-05-16/1242483046_dscf0068.jpg)
89 2dr 3.0 AT, manual hubs. 33x12.5 MT gen 2 coils,Cranked front tbars Dons rocker protection, Front/Rear Bumpers. ARB rear locker, 2" BL, Beefed up skid plates/trailing arms. Gen II uca, 2 Bouncy seats www.youtube.com/TagGeorge
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Re: My new t-case skid plate
[Re: Tag]
#990524
03/20/10 05:13 PM
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Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 162
Wheeler
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Looks good overall. I've thought about what to make if I ever really wheel enough to thrash the stock one. You must have never touched it on a thing. Mine you could bend by stepping on maybe even by hand. My replacement may not have as good of clearnce as the stock one but I can do bigger stuff because I can bang on it without as much fear. maybe i have changed my mind and i now want Tag's set up!
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Re: My new t-case skid plate
[Re: Tag]
#990525
03/20/10 05:29 PM
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Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 3,269
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Here's mine. Since at this point my stock skid on my 89 was a virgin so it was in good shape I re-enforced it. I used leftover stock from another project and it was not quite the right size to get complete coverage, but its way better than stock. One thing I noticed is that the auto T-Case skid is different from the Manual. ![[Linked Image]](http://gallery.me.com/zone1wst/100152/101_2213/web.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://gallery.me.com/zone1wst/100152/101_2215/web.jpg)
99 Gen 2.5, fixing blown head gasket
89 SWB- 33's, ARB Front locker, SR rear locker/axle, SR F brakes, winch, WST Offroad Armor all Around, 2.85 Aussie T-case Gears (SOLD)
Sold: (2) 95 SR's, 86 SWB, 90LWB, 91 LWB
-Can Change a timing belt in my sleep..
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Re: My new t-case skid plate
[Re: justice]
#990526
03/22/10 03:11 AM
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 4,628
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Heh. Heh. He said VIRGIN!!! Good stuff Justice! Glad you're home safe <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> Thanks for your service <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" />
Fasteddy's advice is occasionally sound...
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