Custom Transmission Skid Plate

[01tundra]

Just finished making a transmission skid plate.

I wanted to maintain maximum ground clearance and make a skid that was easy to install/remove.

Had a piece of scrap 3/16" steel plate out in the shop, so it was the chosen one.

Used M8 10.9 bolts and weld nuts to attach the new plate to the factory skid. For the back I purchased a factory transfer case skid plate M10 clip nut and bolt from Ruxer Ford.

My buddy works for a machine shop and had the lip on the plate bent with their CNC press brake.

Welded 1/4" angle stiffeners on top to make it a little stronger. Haven't had the welder fired up in a while and it shows .....but it's solid and not going anywhere.

The plate weighs in at 11.6 lbs. and the overall cost was $28 since I already had the plate.

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[broadicustomworks]

I did something similar, but considerably uglier.
It gets the job done, only out for my time, as it was scrap steel I had lying around as well.
Good job on the bend and weld nut idea.
Ties in nicely.
Much better than my iteration, which was a flat tombstone of plate with some plasma-cut holes/slots for bolting up.
Makes me want to go back and redo it now!

 

[V1Rotate]

Nice! Definitely trying to source the metal so I can do this too. Refuse to pay $400 for it

 

[builtMIbronco]

I'm planning on doing the same, nobody makes a high clearance trans skid for the 2.3 that doesn't make way for the 2.7 cross braces.

Looks great!

 

[BroncoBoy22]

Awesome job!!

 

[indio22]

... Had a piece of scrap 3/16" steel plate out in the shop, so it was the chosen one.

Nice work. How does the 3/16" compare to the thickness of the various stock skid plates? I've got a hobby grade welder and plasma cutter, and am planning to build some skid plates, rock rails (and probably some bumpers). Haven't decided on the metal thickness for the skids.

 

[Donkeygyrl]

Awesome job ,this is what bg6 is all about

 

[01tundra]

Nice work. How does the 3/16" compare to the thickness of the various stock skid plates? I've got a hobby grade welder and plasma cutter, and am planning to build some skid plates, rock rails (and probably some bumpers). Haven't decided on the metal thickness for the skids.

The factory skid plates appear to be 3/16".

 

[Ibuprofen3293]

I'm planning on doing the same, nobody makes a high clearance trans skid for the 2.3 that doesn't make way for the 2.7 cross braces.

Looks great!

I didn't realize the trans for the 2.3 sat higher than 2.7 and allowed for more clearance. Mabett skid claims to be 2.3L only? https://smile.amazon.com/Mabett-Transmission-Gearbox-Accessories-Chassic/dp/B0B215L2GB

 

[builtMIbronco]

I didn't realize the trans for the 2.3 sat higher than 2.7 and allowed for more clearance. Mabett skid claims to be 2.3L only? https://smile.amazon.com/Mabett-Transmission-Gearbox-Accessories-Chassic/dp/B0B215L2GB

I don't think the trans sits higher but the v6 has cross braces that hang a good bit lower than the I4. Most trans skid plates either completely cover the braces or hang low enough they clear them. OP looks like he went in between them on his design.

The mabett one is a little thin for what I want, wish they did a 3/16 or even 1/4" lol I think it's 3-4mm?

 

[Ibuprofen3293]

I don't think the trans sits higher but the v6 has cross braces that hang a good bit lower than the I4. Most trans skid plates either completely cover the braces or hang low enough they clear them. OP looks like he went in between them on his design.

The mabett one is a little thin for what I want, wish they did a 3/16 or even 1/4" lol I think it's 3-4mm?

I'm not buying or selling (I just want a skid plate for my transmission!), but the Mabett one is .25"/6mm aluminum.

I prefer North American made aftermarket parts, but the limited feedback for this one seems pretty good--especially for the price.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...021-2022-bronco-4dr-2-3l-available-now.53944/

 

[builtMIbronco]

I'm not buying or selling (I just want a skid plate for my transmission!), but the Mabett one is .25"/6mm aluminum.

I prefer North American made aftermarket parts, but the limited feedback for this one seems pretty good--especially for the price.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...021-2022-bronco-4dr-2-3l-available-now.53944/

You're right, I must've misread or looked at a different one a while back

 

[Chritaka]

Looks great, nice reinforcement and bend! Just enough to get the job done.

 

[dgorsett]

Watching. It seems most plates account for the V-6 cross braces and/or the front sta bar disco. The Mabett has a drop in front, apparently to clear the disco, which I don't have. I've been considering getting the Mabett and flipping it so it rises in the front. Would require straightening the bends in the rear to get crossover pipe clearance. Anybody know how tough bending the Mabett aluminum would be?

 

[redone17]

Not to mention it comes in handy for oil changes! Holds a quart container perfectly just under the drain valley for removing the oil filter.

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