Skid vibrations

[BLS WA Chapter SDMF]

I installed engine, transmission and transfer case skids on my KJ yesterday. They all work great, but I forgot to "adjust" the transmission skid and it vibrates a little bit on the exhaust. Aside from being a little annoying, it won't cause any problems will it? I'll take it back off and pound it up a little when I get a chance, unless I am at risk of messing something up. Thanks for the help folks!

 

[JeepJeepster]

It shouldnt cause any problems. The exhaust may need to flex alittle when the engine twists and that would keep it from doing that. Im probably just thinking to much though. O

 

[jerbacher]

Actually, I'm having the same problem after our Livingston trip. I think my skid got "displaced" just enough to contact the exhaust. I don't think it should be any problem. Mine also is constantly louder... i think because the exhaust and skid are in constant contact it's allowing the sound to resonate through more of the vehicle.

 

[BLS WA Chapter SDMF]

Mine also is constantly louder... i think because the exhaust and skid are in constant contact it's allowing the sound to resonate through more of the vehicle.

I know! It actually sounds kinda cool sometimes. O

 

[jerbacher]

(rotflmao) Ha ha! Yeah, until you realize that it sounds like that cause its put together wrong!!

 

[JeepJeepster]

Actually, I'm having the same problem after our Livingston trip. I think my skid got "displaced" just enough to contact the exhaust. I don't think it should be any problem. Mine also is constantly louder... i think because the exhaust and skid are in constant contact it's allowing the sound to resonate through more of the vehicle.

Ahh, thats why you thought you had a leak.. O

You need to take it off and hit that area with a sledge hammer some. That way you can take some of those washers out. O

 

[jerbacher]

Yeah, it would be nice to get that precious ground clearance back, as I found out...

 

[BLS WA Chapter SDMF]

Fixed! Nothing a sledge hammer couldn't remedy. One of the damn nutzerts popped out though... now I'm only rolling with three. Oh well... it's in the back. Should be fine.

 

[jerbacher]

So, did you have to do anything to keep the holes in the skid from going out of line?

 

[BLS WA Chapter SDMF]

Not a thing... it's touch enough that you can just pound the hell out of it and not have to worry about that.

 

[Corwyyn]

Mine also is constantly louder... i think because the exhaust and skid are in constant contact it's allowing the sound to resonate through more of the vehicle.

I know! It actually sounds kinda cool sometimes. O

I think it also has something to do with the skid plate reflecting the sound up toward the cab - I noticed it when I first put mine on and I was thinking 'WTF!?!?!' Now that I don't have my ****** skid on I kinda miss it...