Fabing a custom skid

[Gone&DoneIt]

I have spent the last three hours pouring over the internet trying to find plans, schematics, blueprints,... Hell ANYTHING about fabing a skid for a TJ... Nothin... does anyone know anyone that has done this? I need it to clear the Long Arms, and would like to make it out of 1/4". I just cant see spending the 400 for the belly up, or nth degrees,... just seems crazy when it is a piece of plate and some sturdy welds. Thoughts, advice, experience,... anyone???

Thanks all,

Jack

 

[90Xjay]

I have spent the last three hours pouring over the internet trying to find plans, schematics, blueprints,... Hell ANYTHING about fabing a skid for a TJ... Nothin... does anyone know anyone that has done this? I need it to clear the Long Arms, and would like to make it out of 1/4". I just cant see spending the 400 for the belly up, or nth degrees,... just seems crazy when it is a piece of plate and some sturdy welds. Thoughts, advice, experience,... anyone???

Thanks all,

Jack

Well along the lines of cost, I just bought a drop piece of 1/4" mild steel, 2 feet by 3 feet. They charged me $29! I just about crapped right there. I know steel is high, but dang. If you plan on building your own, get ready for the material cost to be high.

 

[NeoAnderson]

http://www.webejeepin.com/Glenns_Jeep/skid-plates.htm

http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/frame/tjskid/

http://jeep-club.irtech.com/images/bobby/tcase/

 

[Gone&DoneIt]

http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/frame/tjskid/

http://jeep-club.irtech.com/images/bobby/tcase/

HE CAN STAY!!!!! Thanks Neo!!! I saw the oil pan but not the other two. I appreciate you diggin those up.

 

[NeoAnderson]

HE CAN STAY!!!!! Thanks Neo!!! I saw the oil pan but not the other two. I appreciate you diggin those up.

Doooooode!
If ya go to that first link and scroll down about half way there's a thing on a flat skid plate there too.

I have found other good articles in the past but can't find em now dammit....if ya need more...just let me know.

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

www.dirtyfabworks.com/gallery_TJXS1.htm is some friends of mine building belly up skids for a lot less than others on the market. Look close and you'll see my MJ in the background.