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U-bolt skid plates

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by BrettM0352, Feb 13, 2011.

  1. Feb 13, 2011
    BrettM0352

    BrettM0352 Member

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    BrettM0352, Feb 13, 2011
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    Long&Low

    Long&Low Active Member

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    I've used something like the bottoms from Currie. I have them on my CJ5 now, but it's yet to roll out of the barn.
     
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    cj6/442

    cj6/442 Sponsor

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    mine are Currie and are not straight they are torn ,missing metal in some spots but still work fine ,and hold up to bashing.
     
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    BrettM0352

    BrettM0352 Member

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    I dont even know what brand the bottom ones are, they were on Morris4x4.
     
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    How does that defeat the purpose?
     
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    colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

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    Mine look like the top pic (dont remember the mfgr) They did indeed cause the shocks to be at an angle-I solved this by using regular bolts instead of shock mounting studs
     
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    BrettM0352

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    because they dont't even fit right
     
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    77CJ5

    77CJ5 New Member

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    BrettM0352

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    My Warrior Products skids came in on Friday. We'll see how they do when I get the rear end back under the frame. I'll have my opinion about them in my build thread.
     
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I've had my Warrior skids several years, no problems. The shocks being at a slight angle won't bother a thing.
     
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    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    I ran JKS B2 skids on the front of the '71. They were designed for intermediates, shock mount behind the axle. I had a few discussions with the owner of JKS, who insisted they fit ECJ5s... he eventually realized the error of his ways and changed the ad to reflect the B2s fit only 72 - 75 vintage. I suggested that they drill both ends... he didn't want to hear it :rofl:
    I had a friend drill and tap the front end, to mount my shocks up front, and just filled the back hole with a bolt.
    These are 1" thick solid steel...

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    Here's a view from behind the axle, (other side) and the plugged hole

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    IIRC I installed Warriors on the back of the '71. I never had a problem with either type of skid....as far as I know Don hasn'teither.
     
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    lynn, Feb 21, 2011
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