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Old Mar 18, 2011 | 05:43 PM
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Anyone running the skid row engine skid ? I heard that there is a vibration because it rubs on the factory T-case skid ( the round bar piece ) . just wondering if that is true and if so how did you fix it. It looks like this skid covers the oil pan and tranny so that might solve the DS rubbing on the factory tranny skid at full flex.
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Old Mar 18, 2011 | 06:25 PM
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I am in the same boat, looking for a good skid plate, not "helmet" protection for the engine oil pan. I heard the same thing about river skids. I am thinking of going with Kelby product.
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Old Mar 18, 2011 | 06:27 PM
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yes the Kilby products are nice and I have been eyeing them also
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Old Mar 18, 2011 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by PainKiller
Anyone running the skid row engine skid ? I heard that there is a vibration because it rubs on the factory T-case skid ( the round bar piece ) . just wondering if that is true and if so how did you fix it. It looks like this skid covers the oil pan and tranny so that might solve the DS rubbing on the factory tranny skid at full flex.
thanks
yes - I have the skid row engine and transimission cover - looks like a good protective cover. yet to test on off road rocks, but feel better now that it is in place!.

I had an exhauste pipe rattle after install due to a poor location on the pipe. Fixed with an adjustment by mechanic.
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Old Mar 18, 2011 | 06:50 PM
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I have the skid row, no vibration here
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Old Mar 18, 2011 | 06:54 PM
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any front DS rubbing issues at full flex like with the stock auto tranny skid ?
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Old Mar 18, 2011 | 08:37 PM
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I have the Skid Row engine skid...no vibration or DS rubbing with auto...very solid skid...definitely heavy!
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Old Mar 18, 2011 | 11:51 PM
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thanks for all the replies i was tying to decide between the skid row or the Kilby skid.
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