Teraflex TJ Gas Tank Skid Plate
01-08-2004, 07:59 AM
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Re: Teraflex TJ Gas Tank Skid Plate
Del's right, if it's still open on the sides, it's junk. I have one,
and it is beat to hell. Flimsy metal and no rigidity due to the
open sides. My next one will be a Kilby.
I like my Teraflex lift, but stay away from their skidplates, they
are not rigid enough.
I have their belly-up transfer case skid plate as well, and
Tellico sure enough put some bends into it. Thick metal,
but no reinforcements - I had to weld some on myself.
My steering box skid was beat up pretty bad also, so I
got the Kilby steering box - mainly to get a look at his work.
I really like it.
JJ
"Del Rawlins" <del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org> wrote in message
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Unless they have updated their design, I don't think the teraflex skid
has protection for the sides of the tank.
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and it is beat to hell. Flimsy metal and no rigidity due to the
open sides. My next one will be a Kilby.
I like my Teraflex lift, but stay away from their skidplates, they
are not rigid enough.
I have their belly-up transfer case skid plate as well, and
Tellico sure enough put some bends into it. Thick metal,
but no reinforcements - I had to weld some on myself.
My steering box skid was beat up pretty bad also, so I
got the Kilby steering box - mainly to get a look at his work.
I really like it.
JJ
"Del Rawlins" <del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org> wrote in message
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Unless they have updated their design, I don't think the teraflex skid
has protection for the sides of the tank.
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01-08-2004, 07:59 AM
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Re: Teraflex TJ Gas Tank Skid Plate
Del's right, if it's still open on the sides, it's junk. I have one,
and it is beat to hell. Flimsy metal and no rigidity due to the
open sides. My next one will be a Kilby.
I like my Teraflex lift, but stay away from their skidplates, they
are not rigid enough.
I have their belly-up transfer case skid plate as well, and
Tellico sure enough put some bends into it. Thick metal,
but no reinforcements - I had to weld some on myself.
My steering box skid was beat up pretty bad also, so I
got the Kilby steering box - mainly to get a look at his work.
I really like it.
JJ
"Del Rawlins" <del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org> wrote in message
news:20040107203802620-0900@news.newsguy.com...
Unless they have updated their design, I don't think the teraflex skid
has protection for the sides of the tank.
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and it is beat to hell. Flimsy metal and no rigidity due to the
open sides. My next one will be a Kilby.
I like my Teraflex lift, but stay away from their skidplates, they
are not rigid enough.
I have their belly-up transfer case skid plate as well, and
Tellico sure enough put some bends into it. Thick metal,
but no reinforcements - I had to weld some on myself.
My steering box skid was beat up pretty bad also, so I
got the Kilby steering box - mainly to get a look at his work.
I really like it.
JJ
"Del Rawlins" <del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org> wrote in message
news:20040107203802620-0900@news.newsguy.com...
Unless they have updated their design, I don't think the teraflex skid
has protection for the sides of the tank.
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01-08-2004, 07:59 AM
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Re: Teraflex TJ Gas Tank Skid Plate
Del's right, if it's still open on the sides, it's junk. I have one,
and it is beat to hell. Flimsy metal and no rigidity due to the
open sides. My next one will be a Kilby.
I like my Teraflex lift, but stay away from their skidplates, they
are not rigid enough.
I have their belly-up transfer case skid plate as well, and
Tellico sure enough put some bends into it. Thick metal,
but no reinforcements - I had to weld some on myself.
My steering box skid was beat up pretty bad also, so I
got the Kilby steering box - mainly to get a look at his work.
I really like it.
JJ
"Del Rawlins" <del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org> wrote in message
news:20040107203802620-0900@news.newsguy.com...
Unless they have updated their design, I don't think the teraflex skid
has protection for the sides of the tank.
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and it is beat to hell. Flimsy metal and no rigidity due to the
open sides. My next one will be a Kilby.
I like my Teraflex lift, but stay away from their skidplates, they
are not rigid enough.
I have their belly-up transfer case skid plate as well, and
Tellico sure enough put some bends into it. Thick metal,
but no reinforcements - I had to weld some on myself.
My steering box skid was beat up pretty bad also, so I
got the Kilby steering box - mainly to get a look at his work.
I really like it.
JJ
"Del Rawlins" <del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org> wrote in message
news:20040107203802620-0900@news.newsguy.com...
Unless they have updated their design, I don't think the teraflex skid
has protection for the sides of the tank.
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01-08-2004, 08:24 AM
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Re: Teraflex TJ Gas Tank Skid Plate
On Thu, 08 Jan 2004 05:55:44 GMT, David C. Moller
<dmoller@verizon.net> wrote:
>Sounds like a good deal, and I've never heard anyone complain about
>Teraflex quality. I have the Tomken though, and it really has taken a
>beating and come through like a champ. When it finally gives up the
>ghost, I'm going with the Kilby though, for the increased clearance.
Does the Tomken also increase the clearance? I was reading about one
of the skidplates remounting the tank a little and getting up to 1.5"
of extra clearance. This and the rear bumper are the only two things I
ever seem to hit.. but I hit them consistently.
A 1" body lift probably won't help the gas tank though I haven't taken
flopped under the Jeep long enough to look at where everything is laid
out.
-Myk
'99 TJ Sport
<dmoller@verizon.net> wrote:
>Sounds like a good deal, and I've never heard anyone complain about
>Teraflex quality. I have the Tomken though, and it really has taken a
>beating and come through like a champ. When it finally gives up the
>ghost, I'm going with the Kilby though, for the increased clearance.
Does the Tomken also increase the clearance? I was reading about one
of the skidplates remounting the tank a little and getting up to 1.5"
of extra clearance. This and the rear bumper are the only two things I
ever seem to hit.. but I hit them consistently.
A 1" body lift probably won't help the gas tank though I haven't taken
flopped under the Jeep long enough to look at where everything is laid
out.
-Myk
'99 TJ Sport
01-08-2004, 08:24 AM
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Re: Teraflex TJ Gas Tank Skid Plate
On Thu, 08 Jan 2004 05:55:44 GMT, David C. Moller
<dmoller@verizon.net> wrote:
>Sounds like a good deal, and I've never heard anyone complain about
>Teraflex quality. I have the Tomken though, and it really has taken a
>beating and come through like a champ. When it finally gives up the
>ghost, I'm going with the Kilby though, for the increased clearance.
Does the Tomken also increase the clearance? I was reading about one
of the skidplates remounting the tank a little and getting up to 1.5"
of extra clearance. This and the rear bumper are the only two things I
ever seem to hit.. but I hit them consistently.
A 1" body lift probably won't help the gas tank though I haven't taken
flopped under the Jeep long enough to look at where everything is laid
out.
-Myk
'99 TJ Sport
<dmoller@verizon.net> wrote:
>Sounds like a good deal, and I've never heard anyone complain about
>Teraflex quality. I have the Tomken though, and it really has taken a
>beating and come through like a champ. When it finally gives up the
>ghost, I'm going with the Kilby though, for the increased clearance.
Does the Tomken also increase the clearance? I was reading about one
of the skidplates remounting the tank a little and getting up to 1.5"
of extra clearance. This and the rear bumper are the only two things I
ever seem to hit.. but I hit them consistently.
A 1" body lift probably won't help the gas tank though I haven't taken
flopped under the Jeep long enough to look at where everything is laid
out.
-Myk
'99 TJ Sport
01-08-2004, 08:24 AM
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Re: Teraflex TJ Gas Tank Skid Plate
On Thu, 08 Jan 2004 05:55:44 GMT, David C. Moller
<dmoller@verizon.net> wrote:
>Sounds like a good deal, and I've never heard anyone complain about
>Teraflex quality. I have the Tomken though, and it really has taken a
>beating and come through like a champ. When it finally gives up the
>ghost, I'm going with the Kilby though, for the increased clearance.
Does the Tomken also increase the clearance? I was reading about one
of the skidplates remounting the tank a little and getting up to 1.5"
of extra clearance. This and the rear bumper are the only two things I
ever seem to hit.. but I hit them consistently.
A 1" body lift probably won't help the gas tank though I haven't taken
flopped under the Jeep long enough to look at where everything is laid
out.
-Myk
'99 TJ Sport
<dmoller@verizon.net> wrote:
>Sounds like a good deal, and I've never heard anyone complain about
>Teraflex quality. I have the Tomken though, and it really has taken a
>beating and come through like a champ. When it finally gives up the
>ghost, I'm going with the Kilby though, for the increased clearance.
Does the Tomken also increase the clearance? I was reading about one
of the skidplates remounting the tank a little and getting up to 1.5"
of extra clearance. This and the rear bumper are the only two things I
ever seem to hit.. but I hit them consistently.
A 1" body lift probably won't help the gas tank though I haven't taken
flopped under the Jeep long enough to look at where everything is laid
out.
-Myk
'99 TJ Sport
01-08-2004, 09:10 AM
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Re: Teraflex TJ Gas Tank Skid Plate
I have a tomken gas tank skid plate. The only modification I did was
to drill more holes into the bottom off the plate for drainage. I had
to remove it one day and there was a ton of mud in it. I drill some
extra holes in it and now the pressure washer cleans it right out.
Make sure the holes you drill do not comprise the design!
to drill more holes into the bottom off the plate for drainage. I had
to remove it one day and there was a ton of mud in it. I drill some
extra holes in it and now the pressure washer cleans it right out.
Make sure the holes you drill do not comprise the design!
01-08-2004, 09:10 AM
#18
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Re: Teraflex TJ Gas Tank Skid Plate
I have a tomken gas tank skid plate. The only modification I did was
to drill more holes into the bottom off the plate for drainage. I had
to remove it one day and there was a ton of mud in it. I drill some
extra holes in it and now the pressure washer cleans it right out.
Make sure the holes you drill do not comprise the design!
to drill more holes into the bottom off the plate for drainage. I had
to remove it one day and there was a ton of mud in it. I drill some
extra holes in it and now the pressure washer cleans it right out.
Make sure the holes you drill do not comprise the design!
01-08-2004, 09:10 AM
#19
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Re: Teraflex TJ Gas Tank Skid Plate
I have a tomken gas tank skid plate. The only modification I did was
to drill more holes into the bottom off the plate for drainage. I had
to remove it one day and there was a ton of mud in it. I drill some
extra holes in it and now the pressure washer cleans it right out.
Make sure the holes you drill do not comprise the design!
to drill more holes into the bottom off the plate for drainage. I had
to remove it one day and there was a ton of mud in it. I drill some
extra holes in it and now the pressure washer cleans it right out.
Make sure the holes you drill do not comprise the design!
01-08-2004, 12:57 PM
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Re: Teraflex TJ Gas Tank Skid Plate
No. As far as I am aware only the Kilby will give you the increased clearance. The
reason for this is most of the skid plates bolt on over the stock skid (like the
Tomken does). To install the Kilby you remove the stock skid and drop the tank. The
skid then becomes what holds the tank up too.
On Thu, 08 Jan 2004 08:24:46 -0500, DragonRider <DragonRider1@comcast.net> wrote:
>>On Thu, 08 Jan 2004 05:55:44 GMT, David C. Moller
>><dmoller@verizon.net> wrote:
>>
>>>Sounds like a good deal, and I've never heard anyone complain about
>>>Teraflex quality. I have the Tomken though, and it really has taken a
>>>beating and come through like a champ. When it finally gives up the
>>>ghost, I'm going with the Kilby though, for the increased clearance.
>>
>>Does the Tomken also increase the clearance? I was reading about one
>>of the skidplates remounting the tank a little and getting up to 1.5"
>>of extra clearance. This and the rear bumper are the only two things I
>>ever seem to hit.. but I hit them consistently.
>>
>>A 1" body lift probably won't help the gas tank though I haven't taken
>>flopped under the Jeep long enough to look at where everything is laid
>>out.
>>
>> -Myk
>> '99 TJ Sport
reason for this is most of the skid plates bolt on over the stock skid (like the
Tomken does). To install the Kilby you remove the stock skid and drop the tank. The
skid then becomes what holds the tank up too.
On Thu, 08 Jan 2004 08:24:46 -0500, DragonRider <DragonRider1@comcast.net> wrote:
>>On Thu, 08 Jan 2004 05:55:44 GMT, David C. Moller
>><dmoller@verizon.net> wrote:
>>
>>>Sounds like a good deal, and I've never heard anyone complain about
>>>Teraflex quality. I have the Tomken though, and it really has taken a
>>>beating and come through like a champ. When it finally gives up the
>>>ghost, I'm going with the Kilby though, for the increased clearance.
>>
>>Does the Tomken also increase the clearance? I was reading about one
>>of the skidplates remounting the tank a little and getting up to 1.5"
>>of extra clearance. This and the rear bumper are the only two things I
>>ever seem to hit.. but I hit them consistently.
>>
>>A 1" body lift probably won't help the gas tank though I haven't taken
>>flopped under the Jeep long enough to look at where everything is laid
>>out.
>>
>> -Myk
>> '99 TJ Sport