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M.O.R.E engine skid clearance issues

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Old 03-23-2017, 05:36 PM
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Default M.O.R.E engine skid clearance issues

Saturday I wrapped the install on the currie front axle, once we got it on the ground(prior to cycling suspension) I noticed the clearance between the corner of the skid and the pumpkin was pretty tight,barely big enough for my pinky. 50 ft down the diet driveway *clankclankclank* drove home gingerly because I knew I had wedged the axle onto the plate. Got home to this Click image for larger version

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ID:	668956 and after some fighting and a floor jack was able to remove it. Has anyone else had a similar experience with this skid that they have had to clearance? Hesitant to take the grinder to it but don't really have any other choice. As of right now I am running stock length arms so pushing axle forward isn't an option.

I'm running a Low COG lift so at ride height the skid isnt too far above the axle like some with 3+ inch lifts.
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Looked at mine today and it has about 2 inches of clearance

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Saturday I wrapped the install on the currie front axle, once we got it on the ground(prior to cycling suspension) I noticed the clearance between the corner of the skid and the pumpkin was pretty tight,barely big enough for my pinky. 50 ft down the diet driveway *clankclankclank* drove home gingerly because I knew I had wedged the axle onto the plate. Got home to this Attachment 668956 and after some fighting and a floor jack was able to remove it. Has anyone else had a similar experience with this skid that they have had to clearance? Hesitant to take the grinder to it but don't really have any other choice. As of right now I am running stock length arms so pushing axle forward isn't an option.

I'm running a Low COG lift so at ride height the skid isnt too far above the axle like some with 3+ inch lifts.
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Originally Posted by Dbird29
Looked at mine today and it has about 2 inches of clearance
What's your setup? Stock D30?
I had plenty with the previous axle. I need to check axle center and maybe look at an adjustable trac bar given the newer raised position on the currie Axle
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Looks like I may just have my trac bar in the wrong hole on the axle. In an effort to wrap the install there I wasn't quite thinking. Will be relocating that tomorrow hopefully and re checking clearances before pulling out the grinder
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I have the Rubicon D44 axle.


Originally Posted by Jahamm88
What's your setup? Stock D30?
I had plenty with the previous axle. I need to check axle center and maybe look at an adjustable trac bar given the newer raised position on the currie Axle
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Fixed.
Had the trac bar in the wrong hole on the axle. That sorted it right



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