I don't remember the original shape. Can someone help me figure out how badly this needs to be replaced? If I do replace it, I want a full replacement which I believe only synergy offers. Everyone else seems to bolt over stock. It's probably getting close to being time to look into the cross member and transfer case skid as well

Drop it, hammer it out, spray it with anti-rust paint, then bolt it back up. It isn't too bad. Mine has larger gouges and I hammer it out annually. I'll find a picture.

Same dent as you've got, one of the smaller ones in my book of attempts.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...2500530617.jpg

On the ground, note the leading edge...

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...ket_63094_.jpg

Post repair

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...ket_63096_.jpg

Looks like a good route, cheaper for sure! How bad is dropping the tank? Have you considered adding any reinforcement to the tank?

Dropping the tank is easy, 8 bolts I think. You should be on about empty so it's easier to move but even then- stick a jack under it and unbolt it then lower it just enough to get a ratchet strap in there. The actual tank stays in place so there aren't any wires or lines to disconnect. You may have to tug at the skid to get it away from the tank.

Reinforcement? Nope. I welded up the seams on the inside where the rust was forming and cut a drain hole where sand was building up.

Those rocks at RC seem to catch the skid each time I visit :doh:

So is synergy the only direct replacement? Likely will replace and don't want to keep this on there under a skid that covers it

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My stock tank skid is really beat up. Maybe I'll drop it and hammer it.

It's not too hard to remove you say?

It's not bad to drop. The first time will take some finesse but it's cake once you see where it all goes. I use a strap to hold the gas tank up and pried away the skid.

It's simple to remove. Just take your time with all the lines & connections.

I'll warn you though...my skid was so twisted & warped that when it was time to put it back in I thought it would never fit. Contemplated ordering a new skid but finally got the pig installed. If I need to drop the tank again, a new skid is being ordered.

isn't the factory skid thin? Why not get a beefier skid as long as we're taking the time to R&R?

You're not going to puncture the skid, it's not that thin. The r&r isn't bad enough to warrant the extra cost of an aftermarket skid that will experience the same downfalls.