Custom Transfer Case Skid Plate Build...
 

So after just one trail run, what almost appears to be tin foil transfer case skid plate was completely mangled. After my winch bumper build went so well, I decided to build a custom transfer case skid plate. I wanted it to be much stronger than stock and I wanted it to go from one cross member to the other (the stock one does not do this).

So after a lot of work... and test fitting- I have a brand new skid! It is made with 3/16" steel plate which is twice as thick as the stock plate. Plus, it goes cross member to cross member so I can use it as a slider. I used self tapping bolts on the bottom cross member and they are as tight as the three stock bolts I used on the top cross member. Plus, I beveled the leading edge, so I can slide over the rocks a little easier.


I bought tons of steel this time and made six of these. So I have five extra- completely built, including the self tapping bolts. PM if you are interested in one. I am posting this build on several Hummer forums, so let me know!


Stock Piece:





Stock Piece unbolted:





After some cutting, grinding, sanding, drilling, sanding again, beveling, priming, painting (along with like 10 test fits :lol: ) I got it finished up.

Here are the two side by side:





All bolted up:





Note the smooth beveled edge (my favorite part)





Thanks for looking!

Re: Custom Transfer Case Skid Plate Build...
 

Looks Good!! The stock skid plate definitely sucks!! I got the oem skid plates and have been very happy with them. Looks like you have a good alternative to the oems.

Looks similar to what Mountain Armor came out with.

Re: Custom Transfer Case Skid Plate Build...
 

Ha! That would explain why a guy with a screen name of Mountain Armor has been PM'ing me for all of my details on the skid on another forum. I told him if he was local I would just give him one for free, I guess he doesn't need one though.

Re: Custom Transfer Case Skid Plate Build...
 

Very Nice solid replacement!

Re: Custom Transfer Case Skid Plate Build...
 

MTN Armor = :OWNED: