CBI Skid Plate Install

[mtbtim]

Hey Dudes,

Here's an option for skid plates to protect your drivetrain. CBI Off Road Fab makes some pretty nice skid plates and [MENTION=102606]infamousRNR[/MENTION] and I made a video of installing them on my 98.

Here's the video and Enjoy the Show!

 

[fourfive]

Here's an option for skid plates to protect your drivetrain. CBI Off Road Fab makes some pretty nice skid plates and [MENTION=102606]infamousRNR[/MENTION] and I made a video of installing them on my 98.

Appreciate the video. Does the CBI skid plate cover the sides of the radiator and the LCA cam bolts? Didn't find a good picutre showing this when I googled it & CBI's website doesn't show a picture of it installed. I tried to look for it in the video but couldn't get a good look at that part.

Recently started looking into skid plate options & CBI along with Savage, Front Range & Budbuilt have got my attention. I may take Budbuilt off the list because the front portion is one large piece which is great to decrease potential rattling but would be a pain to remove.

 

[mtbtim]

Appreciate the video. Does the CBI skid plate cover the sides of the radiator and the LCA cam bolts? Didn't find a good picutre showing this when I googled it & CBI's website doesn't show a picture of it installed. I tried to look for it in the video but couldn't get a good look at that part.

Recently started looking into skid plate options & CBI along with Savage, Front Range & Budbuilt have got my attention. I may take Budbuilt off the list because the front portion is one large piece which is great to decrease potential rattling but would be a pain to remove.

The CBI skid does cover the sides of the radiator and LCA cam bolt areas. I could take some pictures for you on Thursday if you'd like. I'm stuck at work for the next 2 days and I don't have that rig with me.

 

[Jaysen4runner]

Here are Savage skips, sorry I cant rotate the pics!

 

[fourfive]

The CBI skid does cover the sides of the radiator and LCA cam bolt areas. I could take some pictures for you on Thursday if you'd like. I'm stuck at work for the next 2 days and I don't have that rig with me.

Thanks for the info and pics would great. I actually forgot all about the CBI skids until I came across your video.

 

[Bijan]

Another great video, thanks Tim!

I highly suggest RCI...very user friendly...extremely easy / fast install.

 

[Jaysen4runner]

Savage skips has better front approach angle, more slim and follow the frame rail up up.

 

[fourfive]

I highly suggest RCI...very user friendly...extremely easy / fast install.

I initially considered RCI but noticed the radiator and LCA bolts were exposed.

The main thing that I like about Savage is that it seems like it would be easier to install/remove since it's multiple pieces. Still considering front range, CBI & Budbuilt.

 

[Witwickipedia]

Jaysen did you have any issues with transfer case contact? I had to space mine down an inch to avoid mine from rubbing. I’m suspecting a sagging transmission mount and engine mounts.

 

[Jaysen4runner]

Jaysen did you have any issues with transfer case contact? I had to space mine down an inch to avoid mine from rubbing. I’m suspecting a sagging transmission mount and engine mounts.

I haven't notice anything noise or contact. I know its close but not sure if it actually contact once I drive.

 

[mtbtim]

Jaysen did you have any issues with transfer case contact? I had to space mine down an inch to avoid mine from rubbing. I’m suspecting a sagging transmission mount and engine mounts.

For the CBI skid, it hit the stock small skid plate on the transfer case so I removed the stock plate and now there's a little clearance between the lowest point of the transfer case and the CBI skid.

 

[fourfive]

The CBI skid does cover the sides of the radiator and LCA cam bolt areas. I could take some pictures for you on Thursday if you'd like.

Would you mind posting some pics of your cbi skids showing a few different angles and also the radiator & cam bolt coverage?