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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 11:17 AM
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3rd gen skidplates

i searched for a while for this but didnt find much. i cant seem to find anyone who sells a skidplate kit for the 3rd gen runners. i want the bellypan plate and not just the front covered. so far it looks as if my only choice is to go to a shop and have them make me one but are there any fab design plans out there for the 3rd gen that i could try and make my own up? thanks
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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 11:20 AM
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I'd like to know this as well. It would be nice to have more protection for the underneath of my runner.
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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 11:26 AM
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https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...=trail+carnage

Not sure if they are still selling them, but you might want to ask. I know you want the front too, but TC used to have some options. Give them a shout.
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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 11:39 AM
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search for transalper transfer case skid .. he drew up the design for a nice and simple one you can make for about $20
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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 11:45 AM
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I've got both trail carnage skids, beefy as hell and take a beating like a rented mule.
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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 11:48 AM
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I found this on some dudes website...I was thinking about making something similar.

T-case armor
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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 11:50 AM
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if you can get the dimensions i will make you a design on solidworks, that was you can also see what it will look like. it should be too hard or expensive.
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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 12:04 PM
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Good links. Thanks.
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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 01:50 PM
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I had looked at these guys HERE a while ago, and now it seems their prices have gone up by $75-100.
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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 02:08 PM
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http://www.armorology.com/serv05.htm
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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 02:47 PM
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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by sdastg1
search for transalper transfer case skid .. he drew up the design for a nice and simple one you can make for about $20
Yeah... about that one. I bought the steel last summer when I made it and it ended up costing over $60 for everything. That was only for 3/16" which is now completely bent up and resting on my t-case. I would strongly reccomend getting 1/4" or bracing the 3/16" one.
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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Albuquerque Jim

Sorry Jim, I know Mike does nice work, But when I went to install the Tcase skid H. won at the CO4RJ last year I could not get the cross member bolts back in. No how, no way, not without major surgery on the mounting bracket. Besides for what it would cost for the front skid, Armorology can do from the front crossmember to behind the Tcase. So that's the direction we're heading.

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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 03:25 PM
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How is Armorology to work with?
I've been looking for a shop to start doing to mods to my truck.
First minor thing I need done is to get limiting straps on the front (minor welding?).
Then onto skids, sliders, bumpers, etc.

So far I know about Off Road Solutions, Slee Off Road, and now this place (Armorology).

Trying to find the best mix of friendly people and good prices
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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 03:43 PM
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How is Armorology to work with?.......
Trying to find the best mix of friendly people and good prices
Best bet is to PM hhog4dc, that's his Runner in the pic's. I've only dealt w/ Jed 1 time and it was a pleasure. He went out of his way to get a $35 part from the Springs to the Ranch in a matter of a couple hours, so that I could finish a mod.
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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 05:10 PM
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Brian, PM me about that skid plate.

ORS makes belly skids and transfer case skids. I have personally witnessed the utter abuse of both on Taco's and late model runners. Me and the plate laughed. They also allow removal of the front panel for oil changes.
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