Stock skid plate replacement

[thrownclear]

Looking to replace the transfer case skid plate on my ‘06 LJ. It’s taken quite a few hits over the years and it’s time for a new one. I’m not interested in a tummy tuck or an aftermarket skid that requires a lot of mods. Are there any brands that the board suggests? Made In USA preferred.

 

[Duck Doctor]

Undercover Fab offers a tcase skids that doesn't require a body lift. I've installed their skids on three of my rigs with no issues.

 

[macleanflood]

Barnes has a steel one. Plenty of folks make em. Personally if you're not interested in mods just find a less molested one at a junkyard.

-Mac

 

[thrownclear]

Undercover Fab offers a tcase skids that doesn't require a body lift. I've installed their skids on three of my rigs with no issues.

I’ll check it out. Thanks

 

[thrownclear]

Barnes has a steel one. Plenty of folks make em. Personally if you're not interested in mods just find a less molested one at a junkyard.

-Mac

I’ll check out Barnes. Thanks. In my younger years I’d be all over the junkyards looking for a deal. These days ,for good or bad I have more money than time. lol.

 

[macleanflood]

I have more money than time. lol.

Hmm I've got neither!

-Mac

 

[thrownclear]

Hmm I've got neither!

-Mac

Yea. Been there brother.
Looks like the Barnes is discontinued.
I think I’m going with the UCF skid. Any more suggestions?

 

[Unique Username]

Yea. Been there brother.
Looks like the Barnes is discontinued.
I think I’m going with the UCF skid. Any more suggestions?

Barnes will build if you call. Called 2 weeks ago. They built and shipped one same day on request for a buddies project.

 

[JoseA]

I installed Barnes last year and have landed on it several times now without issues. pretty stout but heavy. it is very budget friendly, just call them and they will make it for you

 

[mudmaster]

I had the Barnes one. Didn't know they discontinued it??

 

[JoseA]

I had the Barnes one. Didn't know they discontinued it??

it looks like it is just sold out https://barnes4wd.com/products/jeep-tj-bolt-on-skid-plate

 

[MRChiefE7]

I installed the UFC no left required (UFCF077) on my 05 LJ which added additional ground clearance over the stock one.

 

[thrownclear]

I bought the UCF skid. It took a couple weeks to get delivered. Man, it’s beefy.
Hopefully have some time this weekend to get it painted and installed

 

[macleanflood]

Mine just arrived too!

Whatcha going to paint it with?

Too cold for paint... probably throwing mine on bare... although it would fit in my outhouse...I've used that to hang parts to dry with a space heater.

-Mac

 

[thrownclear]

Mine just arrived too!

Whatcha going to paint it with?

Too cold for paint... probably throwing mine on bare... although it would fit in my outhouse...I've used that to hang parts to dry with a space heater.

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-Mac

Aluminum? Very cool.
I was surprised it wasn’t delivered in a box. I get it now that I see it
I’m more surprised that ups didn’t figure out a way to break it

 

[thrownclear]

Mine just arrived too!

Whatcha going to paint it with?

Too cold for paint... probably throwing mine on bare... although it would fit in my outhouse...I've used that to hang parts to dry with a space heater.

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-Mac

Probably rattle can it with some cheap black paint

 

[TurboTJ]

I have the Barnes in my TJR. It lifts the TC maybe 3/4 inch. That 3/4 inch in addition to a 2.5 inch spring lift was enough to require installation of a DC driveshaft.

 

[macleanflood]

Aluminum? Very cool.
I was surprised it wasn’t delivered in a box. I get it now that I see it
I’m more surprised that ups didn’t figure out a way to break it

According to UCF one too many fell out of the box or packaging so they just started slapping labels on 'em.

If UPS can kill a skid plate then it ain't gonna survive Moab. Maybe I should put UPS tested and approved on it!

-Mac