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The Mud Pit => Trading Post => Topic started by: JasonG on February 11, 2008, 04:29:42 PM
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does anyone know of a good place to get some skid plates/diff covers and such?
or better yet, do you know anyone local that can makes these (which might make them cheaper)?
thanks in advance
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from the research that I've done over time, here are my top picks.
SOLID diff covers (same as what was previously ROCKCRUSHER)
33engineering belly up transfer case skid
skid-row engine/transmission skid (confirmed to work along with the 33engineering tcase skid)
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http://www.badapplefab.com/ $100 for the pair powdercoated in common colors.
Skids, I would go with your budget. Something is better than nothing.
Check out the locals. You can go pick up what you bought and save on shipping, you also have a lot more say in what you get.
http://www.detoursusa.com/
http://www.bandittoffroad.com/
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thanks for the info. i will check these people out!
after the run saturday, i realized my jeep in now more capable than the protection i have:)
i musta slammed my steering box at least twice (it has a decent gouge now, but still steers fine) and my gas tank 3 times:)
time to armor up!!!!!
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imo, a complete diff cover replacement is a lot better than just a ring
as for local places, I've contacted a few in the past about doing skid plates, and none of them have anything pre-made that you can order and bolt on, they all seem to want to do on-vehicle fab, and let you know how much it costs after it's done. (I haven't even been able to get a rough ballpark estimate from any of the places I've contacted) That's why I suggest using somebody that already has it all fabbed out, that you can just buy and bolt on.
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and let you know how much it costs after it's done.
that is something i dont like, i want a price up front(at least a good ballpark figure) before i do anything like this.
so since you've covered those bases(and im sure your covered them well) i guess i'll go for pre-fab'd bolt ons.
(however i'll still call around and check for myself:)im hard headed like that)
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http://jt4x4.com/smf/index.php?topic=339.0 (http://jt4x4.com/smf/index.php?topic=339.0)
http://jt4x4.com/smf/index.php?topic=338.0 (http://jt4x4.com/smf/index.php?topic=338.0)
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That's a really good point Al. I've never bought from a local guy, but they do have good reps. I understand making something to fit, but a TJ gas tank skid is the same on every TJ unless they're trying some weird mounting to go with a custom bumper.
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Jason,
Contact Gregg Lamb at Bandittoffroad.com or on his BB http://www.bandittoffroad.com/forums/index.php He's also pretty active on Cave76, he just posted pics of a Rubicon he did a Clayton Long Arm lift with Banditt Offroad sliders. I've asked for prices before and got quotes. PLUS, you're in a TJ, and I know he's done plenty of them, shouldn't be a problem. His fabricating is top notch and his prices are good. When ANYONE is ready for steering upgrades, his is SOLID and inexpensive at $300. I know a couple of guys who've had it installed and are absolutely giddy about it.
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I've seen a few things from Banditt and it some high quality stuff! He makes some awesome xj sliders! oh, and good tj stuff too
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He just priced a rear bumper with tire carrier, the same one featured for a TJ on his page for $650.