I have a rubicon trip coming up this weekend and I was concerned about the crossmember (CM) and the little cheesy skid plate for the t-case. So I went ahead and bought a BudBuilt one. Well I must say that I very impressed with the quality. I did have to modify the CM, the front driveshaft was rubbing a little bit. It wasn't a huge deal, just a little trimming with a cutoff wheel. Here are some before and after pics.

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This weekend will be the test, I will be sure to let you all know how it holds up.

Laterz

 

Looks Great! What did it cost?

 

Looks good! I'm testin my modified TG dual case crossmember out this sunday on Fordyce. Are you not planning on going duals??

 

duals with the v6 are expensive!

(therefore i need them )

Where are those 35"s?? what tire you getting next?



Jeremy lookign good man!

 

freek'n sweet!




I want one...

 

Yeah it was a bit pricey 382 to the door.

I saw your thread after I ordered it, I plan on going duals in the future so I guess I will cross that bridge when I get to it.

I did Fordyce 2 weeks ago and the 1st water crossing was CRAZY!! A little to deep for me that day. I saw a Yota come through on 40+ tires, he took in water and was almost taken away but the current...lol... Have fun and don't forget to post some pics or it never happened...

They are on just haven't had time to take some pics. Mike I went with the BFG KM2s this time. My buddy had them on the last Rubi trip we went on and I was extremely impressed on how well they preformed. Don't worry I will post everything up when I get back.

Laterz

 

I had a Budbuilt on my 80 pickup, that thing took a beating on a regular basis and never even noticed. I've heard of a FEW people on Pirate bending theirs but they are all a lot crazier than I ever got with my truck. I had that thing teetering on that skidplate a few times and nothing happened. I think you will be happy and the added ground clearance is sweet as well.

 

I'm not plannin on goin past the 1st water crossing this trip, I gotta get a snorkel, relocate my ECU and get a little higher up before I go through there without PG&E controlling the water height...I'll be sure to get some pics of up till then though! Last time I made it through I had to be winched a couple times and got high centered alot to, but then again I was on 31's open/open and had the stock crossmember....I should cruise right on through without any problems now That's actually where my avator pic was takin at...

 

I don't like water crossings, ive put too much time into this to fry the motor, etc.. its not ready at this stage.

km2's are supposed to be the shizz!!!!!!!!
LOL

 

I bought a complete non running 86 SR5 4runner for $240 and it had one of those skidplates. Those short allen head bolts with the flush heads, you better put some oil or anti seize on the threads. I broke two allen sockets and bent two L shaped wrenches trying to take it apart. I ended up taking it to a machine shop to get the last 4 out.