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Which Bellyup skid plate?

Discussion in 'Wrangler TJ (1996-2006)' started by OFFGRID, Jan 17, 2019.

  1. Jan 17, 2019 at 6:34 PM
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    OFFGRID

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    OFFGRID [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I want to pick ya'lls brain here. I'm helping a friend with his LJ build. Which "bellyup" skid plate are ya'll running? How much more clearance did it give you? If you did it again would you run a different skid plate? Thanks for your feedback?
     
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  2. Jan 18, 2019 at 5:11 AM
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    Sitting on the sidelines here as TJs are a dream project one day but they all claim 2"+ and require additional mods SYE, ext drive shaft, spacer, etc so similar issues for the upgrade
     
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  3. Jan 18, 2019 at 7:32 AM
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    A lot of that sounds like TJ issues. The LJ may not need the SYE and extended shaft with the extra length. I have read that some require body lift and some recommend it. I looked and we have about 2.5in of space before the tcase hits the body. The whole point of this build is to keep the center of gravity low and as much ground clearance as possible. so far we have 2in lift with 35s, but the belly keeps getting hung on rocks. A 1-2in body lift to get 2in of clearance isnt a good trade IMO. Im thinking i can make clearance in the necessary places with a 3lb hammer.
     
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  4. Jan 20, 2019 at 8:26 AM
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    Yes my LJ needs a SYE kit too
     
    TJ_abuser, Jan 20, 2019
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  5. Jan 20, 2019 at 8:27 AM
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    Lol at 3 lb hammer
     
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  6. Jan 20, 2019 at 6:08 PM
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    What tummy tuck kit did you use? Did you have to install a body lift. Teraflex states that 1in body lift is recommended with theirs, but to me that means doable without the body lift. If I find that the Tcase is touching somewhere . . . there is always the hammer. Think I will give them a call on Tuesday.
     
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  7. Jan 21, 2019 at 7:25 AM
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    I haven't done tummy tuck yet or SYE kit yet both are on the list this summer
     
    TJ_abuser, Jan 21, 2019
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