Built my own Skid Plates

Apollo said:

Well I’m cheap and I really needed a transmission skid. I figured that I could make my own cheaper than buying a skid, I have a Badlands so there are already the stock skids on the rig. I decided to start with the trans skid since there is not one and I plan on building the engine and transfer case skid next. My rig has the two cross bars so I decided to mount directly to those bars. I also have Icon coil overs and with the Icon kit they have you lower the Sway bar disconnect, Which makes the Disco skid plate the lowest point on the rig. This is another project for me to tackle in the future.

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I added bolt plates to the cross arms

I do still have exposed bolts, I think I might buy some domed rock washers, I don’t really have the tooling to turn those myself

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Snacktime said:

I wouldn't even bother with any bolt protection. I just keep a few extra bolts around and replace on here and there as needed.

I like the flat plate! Let the rest self clearance.

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Snacktime said:

I wouldn't even bother with any bolt protection. I just keep a few extra bolts around and replace on here and there as needed.

I like the flat plate! Let the rest self clearance.

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Apollo said:

Well I’m cheap and I really needed a transmission skid. I figured that I could make my own cheaper than buying a skid, I have a Badlands so there are already the stock skids on the rig. I decided to start with the trans skid since there is not one and I plan on building the engine and transfer case skid next. My rig has the two cross bars so I decided to mount directly to those bars. I also have Icon coil overs and with the Icon kit they have you lower the Sway bar disconnect, Which makes the Disco skid plate the lowest point on the rig. This is another project for me to tackle in the future.

CAD drawing

I added bolt plates to the cross arms

I do still have exposed bolts, I think I might buy some domed rock washers, I don’t really have the tooling to turn those myself

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indio22 said:

Nice. From one cheap diy person to another - this is the way.

I'm planning to unleash my budget Amazon plasma cutter and welder this spring, to make some skids and bumpers. What thickness plate did you go with on your skid?

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Fortydegnorth said:

I couldn’t agree more and also made my transmission skid. It’s hard to pay hundreds when they can be built with much less money and some time. may not be as pretty, but I know when I smash a rock, it won’t hurt my feelings as much. I went 3/16” and its heavy.

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Fortydegnorth said:

I couldn’t agree more and also made my transmission skid. It’s hard to pay hundreds when they can be built with much less money and some time. may not be as pretty, but I know when I smash a rock, it won’t hurt my feelings as much. I went 3/16” and its heavy.

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