tcase skid plate
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im going to. but mine is a bit different than yours because mine isnt straight up. it goes over and up into the frame. so it jams up into the frame instead of putting stress on the welds. i am going to add a gussett though. better safe than sorry
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Can never have too many gussets man.
Welds can handle stress man.
Actually a good weld can withstand 58,000psi minimum, which is as strong if not stronger than the base metal. Now it all depends on thickness.
With the front and back gussets you have, that belly will be quite strong and resist bowing and bending, but you really need some side gussets to support the angles that go up to the frame.
Good work though man!
Welds can handle stress man.
Actually a good weld can withstand 58,000psi minimum, which is as strong if not stronger than the base metal. Now it all depends on thickness.
With the front and back gussets you have, that belly will be quite strong and resist bowing and bending, but you really need some side gussets to support the angles that go up to the frame.
Good work though man!
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i didnt mean from the bottom, like if your on the t-case skid, sideways or something.. or sliding across a rock.. I just see a chunk of rock grabbing the tab..
we'll see what Katemcy has to say about it.. My skid plate, traction bar and winch all got a good work out today, hopefully the winch isn't toast..
we'll see what Katemcy has to say about it.. My skid plate, traction bar and winch all got a good work out today, hopefully the winch isn't toast..
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yea i had my trans housing extension snap in half on me about a year ago. and ever since i put the new one in, it hasnt stopped leaking. its a super slow leak but just enough for you to know its there. oh well, they always leak over time anyway.
thanks for the help
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well i was going to put it on today but i had to replace my fuel filter and i am going to work on my tcase a bit tomorrow to make it easier to shift. then ill put it on and grab some pics.