Wow...just wow...KOR TC Skid Carnage inside (dial-up= NO!)

**FPKites** · 06-08-2008, 10:27 AM

I had a pretty good stuck on Cliffhanger in Moab last weekend, and I'm sure glad I went with this beefy armor. Take a look at what I did:

Coming up on the offending rock

Had to take a strap to get off of it. I was balanced on the KOR Crossmember and TC Skid

And now for the carnage....

That skid is not supposed to be curled like that

Note the rock rash on the support bar going from the unibody rail to the skid

My TC is actually sitting on the skid - normally there's about 1/4" gap between the case and the skid.

More rock rash

I'm yet to confirm this with KOR, but it appears that I actually opened up the L-bracket on the leg that goes from skid to "frame" rail. This let the skid come up just a smidge, and makes some interesting sounds.

It actually got forced into the unibody rail just a smidge

Proof positive that drivetrain protection is of paramount importance when working on your build. Always, always, always plan armor into your budget - you won't regret it!

**5.9 ANDY** · 06-08-2008, 10:36 AM

that is great looking... make me want to pick up a KOR memeber, and modify it for my 231, and to beef up that bracket.

**FPKites** · 06-08-2008, 10:43 AM

It's possible that if I had bolts in the vertical part of the L-bracket, no harm would have been done, but I can't be sure of that.

I came down hard on that sucker, and I also went back and forth trying to get off the rock, so that skid took a serious beating. Exhaust took a few scrapes, but that's about it.

nierace · 06-08-2008, 11:13 AM

you just need driving lessons

**FPKites** · 06-08-2008, 11:14 AM

I'll just blame it on the spotter

nierace · 06-08-2008, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by FPKites

I'll just blame it on the spotter

That never fails - except they dont pay the bills

**FPKites** · 06-08-2008, 11:18 AM

Only if the wifey is the spotter

(she wasn't this time

)

nierace · 06-08-2008, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by FPKites

Only if the wifey is the spotter

(she wasn't this time

)

Lies - I believe my previous statement is still true in that scenario and you know it

**FPKites** · 06-08-2008, 11:43 AM

Well, she write the checks

**Texas ZJ1** · 06-08-2008, 12:32 PM

- and better looking.
- has more friends.
- cooks better.
- better schooling.

The list just goes on. Good thing you married up my buddy!

BTW, you took the way wrong line there.

Hunter

**FPKites** · 06-08-2008, 02:01 PM

I'll blame Dave on the line H

Wifey has bigger bewbers than me, that's fo' sho'

I do cook a mean bowl of oatmeal though.

GibsJeep · 06-08-2008, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by FPKites

Coming up on the offending rock

Hmmm...... It looks like your tire should have been placed over that rock, if it was at all possible.

**FPKites** · 06-08-2008, 08:02 PM

Coming up on that obstacle, there's a really tall ledge on the right that puts you pretty offcamber. There are a few lines there, but only 1 that works. I don't think I have any pics coming up on it, so it's hard to see. You're right though, the one I'm over is a real diff killer.

Darthteddy · 06-08-2008, 08:41 PM

"Tis But a Scratch"!!!!!!!

nierace · 06-08-2008, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by FPKites

Coming up on that obstacle, there's a really tall ledge on the right that puts you pretty offcamber. There are a few lines there, but only 1 that works. I don't think I have any pics coming up on it, so it's hard to see. You're right though, the one I'm over is a real diff killer.

Off camber lines are more fun - its makes it more exciting