Hello all. Was wondering if anyone good point me in a direction for a great cross member and skid plate setup. Basically want the best bang for my buck. My current stock cross member isn't exactly rectangular anymore. Clearly made very poorly. (But I'm sure rocks didn't help it) I want to eventually put a RK lift on it. I was looking at Clayton for both and Poison Spyder for the cross member. Both seem to be about the same. (Crossmember wise).

Any he is appreciated.

-Blair

 

I have the Evo ProTeK skids. My cross members are still factory.

 

I run the poison spyder cross member and it is pretty stout. The clayton has mounts for a long arm if I am not mistaken, a + if you think you might go long arm some day. I run the off road evolution oil pan skid and made the rest of my skids. I had run the river raider but did not have good luck with them, they seemed to bend rather easy and for the money a local machine shop can bend you some 3/16" steal pretty cheap when compared to what some of the companies have to charge with shipping.

 

I didn't need it but I'd go with the PSC cross. I have the EVO pro Tek skids and dig 'em

 

Thanks everyone for the help.


I don't know much about steel, so forgive me for my ignorance, but is 3/16" steel 3/16" steel anywhere? Meaning is it going to be the same strength no matter where you get it if its 3/16" thick?

 

The answer to your question is yes and no, depends.....

It depends on the exact alloy of the steel, how it's bent, shaped, etc. flat 3/16th steel may not be that strong/durable, but when it's formed it should add considerable strength.
American made steel historically has been stronger than some of the Asian imports, but may cost more.

I've looked at the PSC crossmember and it looks really tough. I doubt I'll get one, since the skids I'm putting on should protect it pretty well.
For the $$, the EVO protec system looks pretty stout. Should be all you need for the type of wheeling you do.

 

Go with the Poison Spyder cross member, when we replace factory ones in the shop, its always with a Poison Spyder, Along with the Protek skids.

You can order both from us