[RnEmOvr]

ok, so we all know the TJ TC (transfer case) skid hangs to low, and aftermarket skids cost alot, building your own is nice and cheap, but what to do about those bolts? get ride of em? but need to remove it still so cant weld it. here is the fix,

i went to the local metal shop and ordered a piece of steel was 54" by 24" of 1/4" plate (its a little wide cause i wanted the extra for gussets for new cage) i then took measurement in rear of frame (bout 2" behind rear bolt hole) then went 24" toward the front and took that measurement (since frame narrows) then i took these measurements and marked them on the plate and since i have access to a 112 ton press at work i had guy i work with bend it on my marks to 90 degrees, ending up with this




i then measured height of frame and location of the body mount and cut them out and trimmed skid down



then with skid in place i drilled 3 holes on each side, and added some grade 8 bolts and ended up with this





now i dont have this finished but i will added some steel tube in the holes of the frame to keep it from crushing (i will weld it but not needed, just easier to install) and for now i drilled holes in bottom of skid and trans bolts just hang below but i will end up building a cross member like this one, and i will weld some 1" angle on top edge of skid in a "^" pattern to help with bracing, hope this helps, as of now i have $110 in steel, $30 in drill bits (broke one so really only $20, and burnt one up due to no cutting oil so could be $10) and $15 in bolts/washers/nuts,

new muffler is needed since OEM hangs below skid


, and a SYE will be needed if you have ANY lift since this accounts for a 3" lift in your driveline, you will need BL as well, or a tub massage, i have 2" BL and it clears fine

[wrangler2007]

Think I might have one of those done! Did you need to do any exhaust mods or TC modding?

[RnEmOvr]

edited above to answer that since i forgot to add it

[cgmrdc]

how much BL/Tub modification did you need to make it flat?

looks like two by the pic correct?

just kidding I cant read... wow its been a long day...

[dz1087]

Nice work - subscribed for when I start modding.

[snowcrash]

Thats AWESOME!! I've seen some pretty flat skids but thats one is amazing. Awesome!!

[RnEmOvr]

Originally Posted by cgmrdc

how much BL/Tub modification did you need to make it flat?

looks like two by the pic correct?

i have 2" but ive had it for years so i dunno how much is realy needed

[wrangler2007]

I've never found this answer...why is the BL needed for the TT you made?

[cgmrdc]

thats what i thought. my cousin and I build belly ups for guys in our club but we usually only do 1" BL but our skid hangs down 1" from the frame... go figure

looks good post up when youve got the bracing done

[02tjsport]

I wonder if a 3/8" steel would even need bracing?

[cgmrdc]

Originally Posted by wrangler2007

I've never found this answer...why is the BL needed for the TT you made?

not enough room to move the tcase up much further... simple solution... make more room with a BL

[Wheelin98TJ]

Nice work.

I added a link to this thread in the FAQ.

[wrangler2007]

Originally Posted by cgmrdc

not enough room to move the tcase up much further... simple solution... make more room with a BL

THANKS MAN!

[RnEmOvr]

Originally Posted by 02tjsport

I wonder if a 3/8" steel would even need bracing?

i would say most likely, cause the 1/4 bends a lill just from jacking it up and even weight of driveline makes it sag

Originally Posted by Wheelin98TJ

Nice work.

I added a link to this thread in the FAQ.

sweet my life goal has been met, being usefull to JF!!!!

[wrangler2007]

What do you think is the minimun necessary clearance with the body? I'm thinking about either just going ahead and pounding or either getting a BL and cutting it into a smaller piece and using shorter bolts or something like that?