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UCF High-Clearance Transfer Case Skid Plate for ’87-’95 Wranglers

Matthew Walton — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:18:41 +0000

I spent a few hours working on measuring for a YJ skid this morning. Here are some renderings of what I came up with. The attached renderings show a 3″ deep version of the skid plate. The factory skid is 3 3/4″ deep total, so this version saves about 3/4″ over the factory piece. I will be installing the prototype skid on a ’95 model next weekend. There will be 2″ deep version for use with a 1″ body lift. I may even offer a 1″ deep option of the demand is there, but it will be for use with 2″ or greater body lift or a custom transmission mount. It will be offered in 3/16″ steel (60lbs), 1/4″ steel (75lbs) and 1/4″ 6061-T6 aluminum (30 lbs). Pricing is TBD. If everything goes as planned I will add them to the website in the next few weeks. The first picture shows an optional cross-member in the rear of the skid for mounting a traction link.

Aluminum Transfer Case Skid Plates

Matthew Walton — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 01:38:16 +0000

I will be creating new parts listings for Aluminum Transfer Case Skid Plates early this week. Final costs are now being calculated so I don’t have a price point yet. It will obviously be more expensive than the carbon steel versions. The 6061 Heat Treated Aluminum Skid Plates will only be available in 1/4″ thick plate. They will be reinforced in the middle from side to side by a cross member just as the steel versions are. The 1/4″ thick Aluminum Skid is a full 50lbs lighter than its Carbon and cousins but has just as much ability to take a hit. Expect to see them listed on the website very soon. Detailed pictures will be posted later this week.

UCF High Clearance Transfer Case Skid Plates for Jeep TJ

Matthew Walton — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:56:49 +0000

Under Cover Fabworks has been building high-clearance skid plates for Jeep Wanglers for a while now. We have literally sold TONS of them. They are trail tested an proven. You can order the skid made from 3/16″ steel for the “mall-crawler” daily driver rigs or you can upgrade to 1/4″ plate for the dedicated trail rig. Installation is very simple if you already have a body lift. Some models, like the Rubicon with it’s larger NP241 transfer case, require the body lift. Most other models will work without it. Slight modifications to heat shields may be required if you plan to install our transfer case skid without a body lift. Another item that we recommend is a motor mount lift. This goes a long way to decrease rear driveline angles. It may actually keep you from needing a SYE (slip-yoke eliminator kit) and CV (double-cardan) rear driveshaft. A major advantage to our skid plate is that it gains you 2″ of ground clearance where you need it most. You would have to get tires 4″ larger in diameter to get the same clearance benefits as installing our skid. Order a transfer case skid today. They are a great way to increase you off-road capability and improve looks at the same time.