Aftermarket skid plate reviews

Thanks. And the thread is getting more BUMPS. Need more reviews guys. Lots of people voted on the skids they have but didnt write a review.

 

You have 5 from me, this is the stuff I love about this forum. I learn, I save money by making better choices, then I spend the money with people that are here. I have been very very happy with finding this place, and when you take the time to put something together like you are, want to encourage it.

Thank You

 

Thought I would chime in with the relentless transfer case skid. Once its on though it works lol..

 

I felt like I was rubbing on the transfer case skid drop down for the exhaust all weekend. I think im going to go to the exhaust shop after work and have them move it. Then Ill just cut off the drop down for the exhaust and weld a flat plate on. What do you guys think. Will rerouting the exhaust be expensive?

 

rerouting it cost me $200 but I went with all stainless steel. Others have gotten it for cheaper.

As for the skid plate I did the exact same thing


Had to do another cut here


have fun

 

Just talked to the muffler shop. 100 to reroute. East bay metal fab says 100 to modify my skid to be flat. Just need time now to get under my truck and unbolt it.

 

Relentless aluminum 1/4" IFS skid. Will be testing it out this week on some trails in Big Bear. I like the how little it weighs (30lbs) and how sturdy it feels for being that light. I have to chime in that you need a ratchet extension to get most of the rear bolts which was annoying because I had to go out and buy one.

 

^^^ Cool. You'll have that extension for life. I almost never get upset when buying tools because I just think I will always have it. Only time is when it's a special tool only for that one application.

 

I agree. I had a 150 piece michanics tool set. But about a year ago I footed the bill for a 300+ husky set with a lifetime warrenty. Its come in handy so many times. No more running back and forth to the hardware store for the right bit. The set will last me a lifetime. You also need the extension for the allpro IFS skid.

 

Review added

 

WOW Thanks for the info and pictures...I have ALL PRO transfer case skid now...

 

I have aluminum relentless ifs and transmission skids. There was some fitment issues but eric sent me some spacers to make it work. They serve there purpose and im happy over all.

 

I got the exhaust routed around the transfer case. Also got a magnaflow and a tip. I had them dump the exhaust with a turn down instead of sticking out the side. Then I got the all pro skid to be modified flat. Im happy now. Just need to finish the LCA and rear diff parts of this thread.

 

Nice! Looks good.

 

Thanks.

 

To expand on the Pelfreybilt reviews, some comments on the Pelfrey Transfer Case Skid:

I have been running the IFS and Mid skids from Pelfreybilt for some time, but just recently added the Transfer case Skid.

The Pelfreybilt Transfer Case skid is available in two versions, either with a cutout and boxed area to clear the stock exhaust crossover, or as a flat bottom skid for those that have re-located the exhaust crossover such that it will provide enough clearance for a flat skid. Make sure you communicate and order the version you want. I have re-routed my exhaust, so I installed the flat bottom version.

The Transfer case skid provides excellent skid coverage for the vulnerable transfer case. The flat bottom TC skid, along with the mid skid provide a nice flat bottom for a big area of the truck.

The skid is 3/16" raw or powdercoated steel, as with the other Pelfreybilt skids, but unlike the others, installation is not strictly bolt-on. Drilling of one 7/16" hole in the bottom flange of the frame is required on both sides of the vehicle. Drilling the frame is not difficult but is a time consuming chore when drilling upside down. Do yourself a favor and use some good sharp cobalt drill bits and start small, say 3/16" and work up in size till you reach 7/16".

One feature I like about the Pelfreybilt design for the TC skid is that a separate crossmember is not used. The 3/16" steel plate ramps up at the rear and also flares outward and ties directly into the frame with bolts. This seems to me to avoid the potential for the crossmember to get hung up on a rock. Also the ramp at the rear may help avoid getting hung up on a rock if you are backing up. Probably not going to happen, but some simple design features reduce the likelihood.

I am very satisfied with the TC skid as I am with the other the Pelfreybilt skids. Together the three skids make a great skid plate system. As a final comment, the customer service from Pelfreybilt is exceptional, and should be considered when selecting skids.

Here are a few photos of the flat Pelfreybilt TC skid and how it sits when installed so you can plan your exhaust reroute.

 

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i am very happy with my RCI metalworks skids, just wish it had gotten sent with better hardware, broke 2 of the bolts. Other than that they are beefy as hell and super strong. I had a large problem with install but that was because of having a bent crossmember and nothing to do with RCI.

 

Thanks for the great review. I'm going to purchase the 3 pcs as well. I need to reroute my exhaust. How did your exhaust shop deal with the double wall pipe?

 

They cut it and then welded to both inner and out walls. Seemed pretty easy. Cost was $115 or so.