i would love to see a video about your flat belly skid plate that you make.. i would like to know what is required to install the flat belly skid plate, like the size of body lift, motor mount lift, and anything that might be required to go totally flat.
At 10 seconds in he clearly says belly up skid plate. This is not a belly up skid plate. This is their factory replacement skid plate. As you can see after the install the skid plate still hangs down at factory height. So for all of you that asked, and will in the future, no you don't need body lift kits or motor mount lift kits for this install. Yes you will need to use T case drops just like your old skid plate. Although I don't agree on the word "thin" used to describe the factory skid, it is cheaper steel and is not as thick or strong as the Barnes. The Barnes also like he said, gives a smooth surface. .
I am running with 4in lift with a Slip Yoke Eliminator installed do I still need spacers? I asked because one of my old spacers aren't moving off old skid plate, that's after a few days of pb blasting it. look like there is plenty of room for it to go under the vehicle.
Is this plate short enough in width, front to back, to allow draining the transfer case without oil going all over the stock plate? 2000 TJ owner wants to know. Photos of the finished install from all angles would have bee a great help.
I remember earlier instructions that said you have to take off the fan shroud and recommended that you add engine n=mount spacers. Has something changed?
Should I use this skid plate or the Barnes4x4 tj flat skid ? I obviously want to gain as much clearance as reasonably possible and I plan to install a Barnes4x4 gas tank skid, that requires a 1” body lift. I also plan to do a 1” motor mount lift. Is that close to using the flat skid ? Or still not close, and stick with this?
Barnes 4wd thank you for the fast response! It’s nice to know your opinion. That was the conclusion I came too also. Is there anything that you would suggest that I add or do different while I am doing the gas tank skid, body lift, and skid plate ?
@@barnes4wd i have just received my nice new skid plate :) but, now after I am going back through your website, i see that the jeep TJ 2" drop skid plate is suggested if you have a 1" body lift (and i do). I thought the 2" drop skid was an extra 2" more drop than the factory skid. but after a second look, it appears to maybe be 2" drop from the frame.!.?... My question is, for ground clearance, would it be better to use this skid plate or the 2" drop skid plate for my 98 TJ sport 6 cyl manual with *1" body lift* and 2.5" suspension lift ?
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i would love to see a video about your flat belly skid plate that you make..
i would like to know what is required to install the flat belly skid plate, like the size of body lift, motor mount lift, and anything that might be required to go totally flat.
At 10 seconds in he clearly says belly up skid plate. This is not a belly up skid plate. This is their factory replacement skid plate. As you can see after the install the skid plate still hangs down at factory height. So for all of you that asked, and will in the future, no you don't need body lift kits or motor mount lift kits for this install. Yes you will need to use T case drops just like your old skid plate. Although I don't agree on the word "thin" used to describe the factory skid, it is cheaper steel and is not as thick or strong as the Barnes. The Barnes also like he said, gives a smooth surface. .
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Just ordered this and the gas tank skid :)
got one for my 2000 tj an LOVE IT
Thanks!
I am running with 4in lift with a Slip Yoke Eliminator installed do I still need spacers? I asked because one of my old spacers aren't moving off old skid plate, that's after a few days of pb blasting it. look like there is plenty of room for it to go under the vehicle.
Is this plate short enough in width, front to back, to allow draining the transfer case without oil going all over the stock plate? 2000 TJ owner wants to know. Photos of the finished install from all angles would have bee a great help.
I remember earlier instructions that said you have to take off the fan shroud and recommended that you add engine n=mount spacers. Has something changed?
Not that I am aware of but always refer to the installation instructions that are on line for the most up-to-date information.
Would I still need the 4 speed automatic support bracket with this skid plate
Give you tech line a call and they can help you out!
Great channel.
Thanks
Looks great! Do you make one that drops the transfer case. For a 4" suspension lift?
We don't. You would have to add a spacers.
Just buy an sye kit
Will i need an engine mount lift with this? I have an 05 TJ thats already got a 2.5” lift. Wondering if i need additional modifications.
You do not need a motor mount lift to run this skid.
Wanted to see what it looked like on the jeep...?
Should I use this skid plate or the Barnes4x4 tj flat skid ? I obviously want to gain as much clearance as reasonably possible and I plan to install a Barnes4x4 gas tank skid, that requires a 1” body lift. I also plan to do a 1” motor mount lift. Is that close to using the flat skid ? Or still not close, and stick with this?
Even with that combo I would use this skid plate
Barnes 4wd thank you for the fast response! It’s nice to know your opinion. That was the conclusion I came too also.
Is there anything that you would suggest that I add or do different while I am doing the gas tank skid, body lift, and skid plate ?
@@MrMrsregor I would install a 1" body lift.
Barnes 4wd will do, thank you!
@@barnes4wd i have just received my nice new skid plate :)
but, now after I am going back through your website, i see that the jeep TJ 2" drop skid plate is suggested if you have a 1" body lift (and i do).
I thought the 2" drop skid was an extra 2" more drop than the factory skid. but after a second look, it appears to maybe be 2" drop from the frame.!.?...
My question is, for ground clearance, would it be better to use this skid plate or the 2" drop skid plate for my 98 TJ sport 6 cyl manual with *1" body lift* and 2.5" suspension lift ?
Did a small block Chevy turbo 350 conversion to my 98 with a 6” lift will this work for me
This would might work better on a custom application.
www.barnes4wd.com/Jeep-TJ-3-Drop-Skid-Plate_p_230.html
@@barnes4wd I ordered it it actually worked well just had to drill a couple holes skid plate is definitely built to take some punishment
@@troybaker7737 Thanks for your business!
Do you have to do the 1" body lift with this plate?
You do not have to install a body lift for this skid!
What about the Rubicon's bracket for the locker vacuum pumps ?
You will need this item as well.
www.barnes4wd.com/tjlj-rubicon-locker-pump-mounting-bracket.html
Thanks for your interest
step 3 is the hardest part
You got this!
Lol, ill keep watching the video! The facorty plate was not made of thin material, not at all!