RAUSCH CREEK TRIP 10/26-10/27 (GREENS/BLUES with a touch of BLACKS)

ScottC said:
I just finished installing my transfer case skid from Rock Hard. It seems KP and I had the same experience where a "perfect installation plan" blew up. I'm telling you, my plan was FLAWLESS. Right up until the bolt holes didn't line up. Persistence, F-bombs, and hydraulic lifts always prevail.

Cannot wait to get up there, but Ballz, you keep your big stick to yourself. I'll bring your dog leashes in case you step out of line.
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Didn't I hear the same thing about the evo skid. Sounds like a common problem. Thinking

Tom
 
Tackerdown said:
Didn't I hear the same thing about the evo skid. Sounds like a common problem. Thinking

Tom
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They eventually lined up just fine, but it required some...'gentle' encouragement from a mallet, a long screwdriver, and some terse words. A one man installation is sure to have some comedy. My problem was that somewhere between removing the rear 4 bolts for the transmission/oil pan skid and re-inserting them with the new t-case skid installed, the transmission skid moved forward 1/4". It's all good, and I would endorse these skids for anyone who wants to increase their bottom armor. However, as WAYALIFE says, they are not essential equipment. Especially if you've put a lift on your rig. I just like the peace of mind knowing that I'm protected until my Jarhead JK gets some new shoes and grows a couple of inches.
 
ScottC said:
They eventually lined up just fine, but it required some...'gentle' encouragement from a mallet, a long screwdriver, and some terse words. A one man installation is sure to have some comedy. My problem was that somewhere between removing the rear 4 bolts for the transmission/oil pan skid and re-inserting them with the new t-case skid installed, the transmission skid moved forward 1/4". It's all good, and I would endorse these skids for anyone who wants to increase their bottom armor. However, as WAYALIFE says, they are not essential equipment. Especially if you've put a lift on your rig. I just like the peace of mind knowing that I'm protected until my Jarhead JK gets some new shoes and grows a couple of inches.
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Hmm maybe that was the same issue with the evo, just needed some encouragement from things shifting. I haven't skidded anything yet I'll probably wait till I damage something.:screwy:

Tom
 
ScottC said:
They eventually lined up just fine, but it required some...'gentle' encouragement from a mallet, a long screwdriver, and some terse words. A one man installation is sure to have some comedy. My problem was that somewhere between removing the rear 4 bolts for the transmission/oil pan skid and re-inserting them with the new t-case skid installed, the transmission skid moved forward 1/4". It's all good, and I would endorse these skids for anyone who wants to increase their bottom armor. However, as WAYALIFE says, they are not essential equipment. Especially if you've put a lift on your rig. I just like the peace of mind knowing that I'm protected until my Jarhead JK gets some new shoes and grows a couple of inches.
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True story. Except lining up (after failed flawless plan. How could it fail?!?) for me required ratchet straps and a factory jack to line things up. Truth be told, I wouldn't mind loosening up all the bolts after this trip and trying to line things up a little better.
 
KPM171 said:
True story. Except lining up (after failed flawless plan. How could it fail?!?) for me required ratchet straps and a factory jack to line things up. Truth be told, I wouldn't mind loosening up all the bolts after this trip and trying to line things up a little better.
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Make sure you torque everything back down.


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KPM171 said:
True story. Except lining up (after failed flawless plan. How could it fail?!?) for me required ratchet straps and a factory jack to line things up. Truth be told, I wouldn't mind loosening up all the bolts after this trip and trying to line things up a little better.
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That's CRAZY TALK!!! :cheesy: It's on and torqued down, and I intend to leave it that way! In truth, only one bolt out of 8 gave me fits once I got things started.

By the way, KP, the new oil pan cover plate was shipped with my skid. It came with the same bolt head protector that yours has, and is now sitting completely flush to the rest of the skid. Problem solved. Thank you very much for initiating contact with Rock Hard!
 
Aeraun said:
And yes I was gona say I pitched this so in am definitely in. Only thing is I don't exactly have a badass costume lined up. I am also a huge huge Star Wars nerd. I have a ton of FX lightsabers and a fiberglass Jango Fett helmet but not the rest of the suit lol. I do have a kick ass Joker costume from Dark Knight so maybe I'll wear that.
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Joker would be sick and hey what the hell bring the light saber anyway lol


I don't always wheel , but when I do I keep it tight......... Stay dirty my friends.
 
Ya 100 pages. I actually needed to set a new ringtone just for wayalife cause this thread goes off so much lok

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mrmet1983 said:
Joker would be sick and hey what the hell bring the light saber anyway lol

I don't always wheel , but when I do I keep it tight......... Stay dirty my friends.
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Yeh I'll definitely bring a saber. Don't think I'll come as Joker though - makeup is gona be a problem putting on and taking off. I'll probably just bring my SlipKnoT mask. This just makes me wish i had my Mandalorian armor finished :-/
 
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