{"id":3118,"date":"2012-02-04T12:34:16","date_gmt":"2012-02-04T17:34:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mikestrawbridge.com\/blog\/?p=3118"},"modified":"2012-02-04T13:52:09","modified_gmt":"2012-02-04T18:52:09","slug":"differential-skid-plate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/mikestrawbridge.com\/blog\/2012\/02\/differential-skid-plate\/","title":{"rendered":"Differential Skid plate"},"content":{"rendered":"

Differential Skid Plate with Pinion Protection for Jeep 8.25<\/p>\n

I like my 8.25 but there is one thing about the design that really gives me trouble. The big flange at the cover mounting point. I am sure it was added for strength, but I am really good at hanging it on rocks when crawling. And if I get one in there just right I can’t go forward or backwards to get off it.<\/p>\n

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Also, after Jennifer broke her pinion due to a miss-fortunately placed rock, I decided to try to add some protection there as well. <\/p>\n

I used some 3\/16 scrap and cut a trapezoid to cover from the flange to the center of the U joint. I used 4″ muffler clamps to secure the plate to the axle. I then welded wings to each side to connect the plate to the clamps.<\/p>\n

At the front, I shaped a piece to make a stand-off from the pinion. I then used some all thread to make studs and made a plate across the two bosses on the diff housing to clamp the front part to the housing.<\/p>\n

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The finished piece looks something like the USS Enterprise.<\/p>\n

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I added a stiffener to the cantilevered part to add some strength. It may also help push rocks to the side instead of letting them slide straight under.<\/p>\n

The whole thing mounts easily with six 9\/16 nuts so it is easy to get out of the way. I had planned a flange at the rear but I am going to try it on some actual rocks before I add that part. I may not need it.<\/p>\n

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Differential Skid Plate with Pinion Protection for Jeep 8.25 I like my 8.25 but there is one thing about the design that really gives me trouble. The big flange at the cover mounting point. I am sure it was added for strength, but I am really good at hanging it on rocks when crawling. And … <\/p>\n

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