Bent WARN skid?

ZachMan · Jun 14, 2007

Went wheeling last weekend and took a few direct hits on the WARN skid and now my t-case is touching it causing vibes.

I am wondering if it could be a slight bend in the skid or maybe my trannt mount is worn? Anyone have a pic of their 97-99 tranny mount? I am in the hospital and can't get to mine.

mattyj · Jun 14, 2007

I bet the skid is bent. The Warn skid is not very thick & there is not much structure to it. I have taken mine off a couple of times & had to beat it back into shape. The warn unit is fine untill you put alot of weight onto it.

I just bought a DPG belly skid to replace it. Great price for what you get. Thick, has structure, no self tapping bolts, from unibody rail to unibody rail.

ZachMan · Jun 14, 2007

Yeah my issue is I have a 242 and of course its the lowest portion touching the skid. Looks like my spare 231 and new belly plan are a must later on.

I don't guess its hurting my as-is just some vibes in reverse and turning.

mjd99xj · Jun 14, 2007

Hmm. I was just about to buy the warn skid.. Anyone know if the NEW dpg skid will work with a TC drop? It looks like a nice piece.

mattyj · Jun 14, 2007

ZachMan said:
Yeah my issue is I have a 242 and of course its the lowest portion touching the skid. Looks like my spare 231 and new belly plan are a must later on.

I don't guess its hurting my as-is just some vibes in reverse and turning.

You might be able to crawl underneath & just grab onto the skid at the rear.Just use your body weight & give it a good couple of tuge down. It should bend away from the t-case enough to stop your vibs (they get annoying). Its not very stiff.
I have done this numerous times.

ZachMan · Jun 14, 2007

mattyj said:
You might be able to crawl underneath & just grab onto the skid at the rear.Just use your body weight & give it a good couple of tuge down. It should bend away from the t-case enough to stop your vibs (they get annoying). Its not very stiff.
I have done this numerous times.

I thibk you're right, thats kinda sad too, lol.

rpraterxj · Jun 14, 2007

mjd99xj said:
Hmm. I was just about to buy the warn skid.. Anyone know if the NEW dpg skid will work with a TC drop? It looks like a nice piece.

Give Dirk a call. I think it will work. The bolt holes are elongated and should allow for a t-case drop.

I have been running his t-case skid for 3 years. I have had no issues, no bends. I have slammed down hard on it, jacked the Jeep with it, and dragged it across rocks...

One of the best investments! His gas tank skid is awesome as well!

ZachMan · Jun 14, 2007

Yeah got the warn because of my 242 t-case, got a 231 to go in eventually and TNT skid.

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