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Fred V
Regular
Date registered: Apr 2014
Location: Green Mnts
Vehicle(s): 02 G500
Posts: 88
| Skid plate?
I drive on some Class 4 roads fairly often (Class 4 being public access but not maintained) in an area without cellphone coverage. Was thinking a skid plate might be wise, inexpensive compared to damage or getting stranded. Any down sides to be aware of? I saw one post by someone worrying about trapping heat but that seemed unlikely. |
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Braingears
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: St Petersburg, FL
Vehicle(s): G320 & ML320
Posts: 1450
| RE: Skid plate?
The G-Wagon already has a skid plate. What areas are you attempting to protect? |
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79percent
Extreme Veteran
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Remscheid / Germany
Vehicle(s): 300 GE
Posts: 537
| RE: Skid plate?
There are after market skid plates for the transfer case available. I don't know if you have access to ORC parts, but they sell them ... 
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DUTCH
Administrator Doppelgänger
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, GA, Atlanta
Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter
Posts: 9963
| RE: Skid plate?
79percent - 4/23/2014 7:57 AM
There are after market skid plates for the transfer case available. I don't know if you have access to ORC parts, but they sell them ...
So, also, does Karl who is an active member here.
http://g-wagenaccessories.com/products/TCskidplate.htm |
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Fred V
Regular
Date registered: Apr 2014
Location: Green Mnts
Vehicle(s): 02 G500
Posts: 88
| Re: Skid plate?
Yes, exactly what I was thinking of. Any down side? |
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bram_r
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2007
Location: the Netherlands
Vehicle(s): 1984 MB 280GE, 1982 MB 300GD, 1986 Subaru XT 4WD
Posts: 1659
| Re: Skid plate?
I would be worried that a lot of dirt, mud, leafs and other dry biological stuff get accumulated on such a plate, creating a fire hazard in itself.
If I would design such a plate, I would certainly incorporate some long holes in there to get all that dirt out of there more easily. |
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Aircruiser
Extreme Veteran
Date registered: Aug 2011
Location: Atlanta GA
Vehicle(s): 2000 G500, 1986 300GD, 2017 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid
Posts: 364
| Re: Skid plate?
I don't have Karls VTS transfer case skid plate(yet). I like the idea of extra protection, however, I think the drawback for me would be more tedious servicing of drive shafts, added weight(minimal), and collection of debris. |
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thebigblue
Date registered: Jan 2012
Location:
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| RE: Skid plate?
Do a search for "skidplate" and up comes this one amongst others:
http://pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.php?tid=19217&posts=...
Edited by thebigblue 4/24/2014 5:44 AM
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Braingears
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: St Petersburg, FL
Vehicle(s): G320 & ML320
Posts: 1450
| RE: Skid plate?
I think it's worth asking the question... Has anyone ever needed a skid plate for the differential? The diff is built very strong and thick. Has there been anyone breaking or cracking one? |
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79percent
Extreme Veteran
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Remscheid / Germany
Vehicle(s): 300 GE
Posts: 537
| RE: Skid plate?
No, never. The differential is well protected by the frame, but when you have money left... |
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