Jump to content

front skid


daking
 Share

Recommended Posts

Haha,  They did that because they're actually out of stock, but Amazon will penalize them for that.  So list having one for $10K and there's no risk anyone will buy it, which is good  since it doesn't actually exist, and that way they don't get in trouble with Amazon.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

The Omix-Ada part will also have all of the bolt holes drilled about an inch from where they should be and be pressed out of tin foil, if my experience with that particular brand is anything to go by.

 

Well, it would probably be about as useful as the OEM part then.

 

 

I've purchased some Omix stuff, nothing seemed too bad about it... :dunno:

Link to comment
Share on other sites

^^^Yup

IMHO PIA, I take them off, leave them off. They look cool, but I've never been in a situation where it would have helped me get unstuck or caused something to not get damaged and as Cruiser said they're always in the way when you need to work on something in the area. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

 

The Omix-Ada part will also have all of the bolt holes drilled about an inch from where they should be and be pressed out of tin foil, if my experience with that particular brand is anything to go by.

 

Well, it would probably be about as useful as the OEM part then.

 

 

I've purchased some Omix stuff, nothing seemed too bad about it... :dunno:

 

My experiences had to do with some weatherstripping, which was "sorta" the right size.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

^^^Yup

IMHO PIA, I take them off, leave them off. They look cool, but I've never been in a situation where it would have helped me get unstuck or caused something to not get damaged and as Cruiser said they're always in the way when you need to work on something in the area. 

They are also instantly in the way if you do a sway bar drop.  I MAY be able to get mine to work, but at that point it wouldn't be protecting much if I have to cut it a bunch.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I think they look better with them on then off and they are great protection if your in the snow belt and like plowing though the deep snow as it keeps the snow and water even from getting at your hard to

reach and over priced Alternator which is why I keep mine on, it pushes the snow down rather then letting it build up against the axle and up into the engine bay

but we haven't had that deep a snow up here in decades..

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Regarding the alternator, personally I think you're better off relocating it to the top of the engine.

 

I haven't done that yet, but it's on my list.  If I'm to do it I will probably delete the mechanical fan and extra idler at the same time, so it will be involving and is not a huge priority.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I think they look better with them on then off and they are great protection if your in the snow belt and like plowing though the deep snow as it keeps the snow and water even from getting at your hard to

reach and over priced Alternator which is why I keep mine on, it pushes the snow down rather then letting it build up against the axle and up into the engine bay

but we haven't had that deep a snow up here in decades..

 

If the snow is that deep....I'm in the wrong vehicle. Besides snow wheelin sucks unless it's cold enough to stay on top.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

 

I think they look better with them on then off and they are great protection if your in the snow belt and like plowing though the deep snow as it keeps the snow and water even from getting at your hard to

reach and over priced Alternator which is why I keep mine on, it pushes the snow down rather then letting it build up against the axle and up into the engine bay

but we haven't had that deep a snow up here in decades..

If the snow is that deep....I'm in the wrong vehicle. Besides snow wheelin sucks unless it's cold enough to stay on top.

 

Who said anything about snow wheeling, this is just for plowing through the snow on the streets :) ...

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I've pulled two of these from the junkyard and ran one for awhile.  Took it off the last time it was in the way, and left it off.

 

If I remember correctly, they front mounting points use sort of a threaded stud with a washer in the middle, but attached to the bolt.  It attaches to the crossmember with a nut on the top, and then a nut on the bottom holds the skidplate on.  I remember when grabbing the skidplate, I grabbed those bolts also.

 

I don't have any experience using the part as protection, but I will say they feel substantial, and the bottom lip is reinforced on the back with a piece of welded on angle iron.  I would think they can take a pretty good hit.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 2 weeks later...

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share

×
×
  • Create New...