May 28, 2023
This past weekend I installed the RCI skid plates I ordered back in December and received in late January.
Along the way I thought I had lost the bolt kit for the engine skids, and found I had an extra part that wasn't referenced in any of the instructions because there were new instructions that I didn't know about. (they were not updated in the links on the item that was on my order link)
Now I have the base 2-door Sasquatch with plastic front and rear bumpers (I haven't replaced them yet).
I followed the instructions to install the transfer case skid first. One difference from the instructions is that the extra support on that skid needs to bolt with the fuel tank strap. The instructions indicate you can mount the bracket in two positions on the strap, but the reality is on the 22 model year I had, there is only one place you can actually install it.
Definitely keep the transmission skid loose when installing the engine skids. They must fit close together, and the transmission skid can move easier than the engine one. I measured at the lowest part of the skids about 11" of clearance.
As of today, I'm heading towards three weeks of being able to keep the roof off.
Along the way I thought I had lost the bolt kit for the engine skids, and found I had an extra part that wasn't referenced in any of the instructions because there were new instructions that I didn't know about. (they were not updated in the links on the item that was on my order link)
Now I have the base 2-door Sasquatch with plastic front and rear bumpers (I haven't replaced them yet).
I followed the instructions to install the transfer case skid first. One difference from the instructions is that the extra support on that skid needs to bolt with the fuel tank strap. The instructions indicate you can mount the bracket in two positions on the strap, but the reality is on the 22 model year I had, there is only one place you can actually install it.
Definitely keep the transmission skid loose when installing the engine skids. They must fit close together, and the transmission skid can move easier than the engine one. I measured at the lowest part of the skids about 11" of clearance.
As of today, I'm heading towards three weeks of being able to keep the roof off.
2D Base Mansquatch: Ord 11-24-2021; VIN 3-16-2022; Schd 5/9/22; Sticker 5/4/22; Modules 5/10/22;Built 5/11/22;Shipt 5/12/22;Delv 5/24/22
RobWTx, Ben Jake