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71GMCer · 06-03-2010, 10:11 PM

Hey all,

What all do you guys use for protection for your gems down low?

I mean...like skid plates and such for the Differentials and transfer case and such?

Im not planning on doing any rock crawling but i will be doing some offroading and muddin' so what could i use? I see some of your guys dont even have protection for that stuff (or im just blind)

Anyways what would be good?

Matt

Big-Blue · 06-03-2010, 10:31 PM

Great question. I have been wondering the same thing.

84 400 · 06-05-2010, 04:13 AM

I have a front diff cover guard that was backyard fabbed. I also see alot of guys welding plate steel to stock covers on the ring buldge. I am glad to have mine and have hit it on a few rocks running trails. you never can tell whats in the depths of a muddy section. I am also planning some type of skid plate for the transfercase. Aside from that a gas tank skid and trans pan skid (if automatic) would be a good idea. On most GM's the oil pan is tucked up high enough were it should be safe

powerdriver 1958 · 06-05-2010, 08:34 AM

I run mud . So nothing ,no skid plates or guards.Seems they make it harder to wash things up later .

If was was in the rocks, Yeah you bet I would try and protect invested money .

**special-K** · 06-05-2010, 11:19 AM

My method has always been to keep my vitals off of harmful objects.Now with rock crawling it`s a different story.They head right for what is bound to try to destroy your rig.Hi-steer is one thing I`ll be doing when the Dana60 goes up under my`72.The tie rod is the n=most vulnerable thing under there.Just pulling up to an object to size it up can tweak a tie rod.How do I know?

I`ve always run transfer case skid plates because of the obvious high-center situation.They can be made out of plate real easy and mount to the crossmember.If your driveshafts hit onto anything they`re toast so the idea is align them away from objects and put the tires into or near the big object.Technique is far more valuable a protection device than any piece of hardware.Differential shields that cover the u-joints below is another great idea.I can`t afford to tear my stuff up anymore and my wheelin`style reflects that.My experience has been,If ya wanna play ya gotta pay.I`ll never own a 4wd I won`t wheel.I just wheel them gentler to preserve them and to save a lot of money.

71GMCer · 06-05-2010, 03:28 PM

alright thanks guys...im not doing any rock crawling and a few feet of mud is all il be gettin into so ill probably just leave it as is.

msgross · 06-07-2010, 07:26 AM

diy4x.com has some cool items or he can make you anything you dream up...

06-03-2010, 10:11 PM	#1
71GMCer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kelowna, Canada Posts: 116	What do you guys do? Hey all, What all do you guys use for protection for your gems down low? I mean...like skid plates and such for the Differentials and transfer case and such? Im not planning on doing any rock crawling but i will be doing some offroading and muddin' so what could i use? I see some of your guys dont even have protection for that stuff (or im just blind) Anyways what would be good? Matt

06-03-2010, 10:31 PM	#2
Big-Blue Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: highland village, TX Posts: 309	Re: What do you guys do? Great question. I have been wondering the same thing.

06-05-2010, 04:13 AM	#3
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: What do you guys do? I have a front diff cover guard that was backyard fabbed. I also see alot of guys welding plate steel to stock covers on the ring buldge. I am glad to have mine and have hit it on a few rocks running trails. you never can tell whats in the depths of a muddy section. I am also planning some type of skid plate for the transfercase. Aside from that a gas tank skid and trans pan skid (if automatic) would be a good idea. On most GM's the oil pan is tucked up high enough were it should be safe __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

06-05-2010, 08:34 AM	#4
powerdriver 1958 Kid's Mechanic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 8,241	Re: What do you guys do? I run mud . So nothing ,no skid plates or guards.Seems they make it harder to wash things up later . If was was in the rocks, Yeah you bet I would try and protect invested money .

06-05-2010, 11:19 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: What do you guys do? My method has always been to keep my vitals off of harmful objects.Now with rock crawling it`s a different story.They head right for what is bound to try to destroy your rig.Hi-steer is one thing I`ll be doing when the Dana60 goes up under my`72.The tie rod is the n=most vulnerable thing under there.Just pulling up to an object to size it up can tweak a tie rod.How do I know? I`ve always run transfer case skid plates because of the obvious high-center situation.They can be made out of plate real easy and mount to the crossmember.If your driveshafts hit onto anything they`re toast so the idea is align them away from objects and put the tires into or near the big object.Technique is far more valuable a protection device than any piece of hardware.Differential shields that cover the u-joints below is another great idea.I can`t afford to tear my stuff up anymore and my wheelin`style reflects that.My experience has been,If ya wanna play ya gotta pay.I`ll never own a 4wd I won`t wheel.I just wheel them gentler to preserve them and to save a lot of money. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-05-2010, 03:28 PM	#6
71GMCer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kelowna, Canada Posts: 116	Re: What do you guys do? alright thanks guys...im not doing any rock crawling and a few feet of mud is all il be gettin into so ill probably just leave it as is.

06-07-2010, 07:26 AM	#7
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: What do you guys do? diy4x.com has some cool items or he can make you anything you dream up... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"



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