2005 TJ Skid plate question
Posted: Mon May 09, 2016 5:18 pm
Hey guys, I'm a newcomer that had first run this past weekend. I have 2005 TJ with Automatic transmission.
During the run I broke the skid plate towards the front of the vehicle that covers the transmission (see photo of one from online). It attaches to the frame in two spots and then has two small bolts that connects to the larger skid plate in the mid of the jeep.
I recently installed a Rancho lift that required me to drop the larger skid plate down with some disks, but left this frontal skid alone. When I called them to inquire about the frontal plate and if there was a kit for that, the tech support person stated that I should just remove this frontal skid because it is not needed. He indicated that having it in place will reduce the motion of the drive shaft during major front wheel articulations.
I feel like that leaves the transmission vulnerable, but not sure if perhaps there is a different skid I can get to protect the transmission, but still leave the shaft full articulation?
Any advise as would be great.
Thanks,
Mike
During the run I broke the skid plate towards the front of the vehicle that covers the transmission (see photo of one from online). It attaches to the frame in two spots and then has two small bolts that connects to the larger skid plate in the mid of the jeep.
I recently installed a Rancho lift that required me to drop the larger skid plate down with some disks, but left this frontal skid alone. When I called them to inquire about the frontal plate and if there was a kit for that, the tech support person stated that I should just remove this frontal skid because it is not needed. He indicated that having it in place will reduce the motion of the drive shaft during major front wheel articulations.
I feel like that leaves the transmission vulnerable, but not sure if perhaps there is a different skid I can get to protect the transmission, but still leave the shaft full articulation?
Any advise as would be great.
Thanks,
Mike