Montero skid plates

[schnutzy]

So part of what I would like to do with my 96 LS involves skid plates to protect the important bits, however I am not really finding anything. Does any one know of a company that has skid plates for this year, or do I need to make/find a fab shop that can make some up?

 

[off-roader]

There are some overseas but you'd have to import them yourself, otherwise it's custom only.

 

[schnutzy]

Cool to now. I guess its time to get out the card board and tape and start mocking things up.

 

[off-roader]

Lots of different skid plate designs. What kind of wheeling will you be doing?

Myself, I'll be doing all but the most extreme rock crawling (dusy ersham trail, rubicon, etc, yes... johnson valley, CA... no) so I'm looking at 1/4" plate to cover my transmission and x-case. From experience, it seems the engine oil pan and surrounding areas rarely get hit so 1/8" plate reinforced w/ cross bracing ought to be strong enough.

Don't forget to re-enforce the mount points whether you use the OE mounts or build your own mounts.

Also, either use countersunk bolts in countersunk holes or i do recall seeing solid steel countersunk washers. Unfortunately I don't recall who offers them but I'm sure you can find them via a search.

 

[schnutzy]

I am not doing anything to crazy, I just want some more protection, I am thinking along the same lines as yourself though.