Armor upgrades + offroad adventure

[RangerMags]

Recently had the full set of Talons Garage aluminum skid plates installed. Why did I go this route? I did not like the negative feedback of the ARB installs, lack of oil drain access hole or the front plate. The RCI transfer case skid would have required modifications with my white-knuckle sliders due to the brackets mounting them to the frame and I didnt love the look. Stock plates left room for damage. Installed the rough country rear diff skid which also protects the drive shaft a bit and is cheap but solid steel. 589 fab shock mount skids installed as well. Went ahead and had the T-case, front and rear diff fluids changed since all the plates needed to be dropped, and I had just hit about 40k miles. Decided a trip to Hidden Falls Adventure Park in Marble Falls TX would be the perfect testing ground. My sliders saved me as I took a hard hit that would have caused body damage. They didn't budge. 265/70s handled the terrain well. Enjoy the pics!

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[Dereku]

Cool. Lets see the skid plates!

 

[Dr. Zaius]

Recently had the full set of Talons Garage aluminum skid plates installed. Why did I go this route? I did not like the negative feedback of the ARB installs, lack of oil drain access hole or the front plate. The RCI transfer case skid would have required modifications with my white-knuckle sliders due to the brackets mounting them to the frame and I didnt love the look. Stock plates left room for damage. Installed the rough country rear diff skid which also protects the drive shaft a bit and is cheap but solid steel. 589 fab shock mount skids installed as well. Went ahead and had the T-case, front and rear diff fluids changed since all the plates needed to be dropped, and I had just hit about 40k miles. Decided a trip to Hidden Falls Adventure Park in Marble Falls TX would be the perfect testing ground. My sliders saved me as I took a hard hit that would have caused body damage. They didn't budge. 265/70s handled the terrain well. Enjoy the pics!

Now that's a steep hill!! ?

Great pics!

 

[Granger]

Thanks for sharing, I will keep this place in mind.

 

[RangerMags]

Cool. Lets see the skid plates!

I will try and snag some underbody pics today

 

[RangerMags]

Thanks for sharing, I will keep this place in mind.

Highly recommend. Where in Texas are you?

 

[Granger]

Highly recommend. Where in Texas are you?

DFW, you?

 

[RangerMags]

DFW, you?

Same. I'm in Fort Worth to be specific. You should join on the next run to Bridgeport OHV or Hidden Falls! PM me if you want and we can link up next run.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

Looks like a good time! I considered those skid plates but... I'm still waiting to hear back on my inquiry from 2021.

 

[RangerMags]

Looks like a good time! I considered those skid plates but... I'm still waiting to hear back on my inquiry from 2021.

Not sure I can help but might know the answer. What were you wondering about the skids?

 

[Colo_Ranger]

Not sure I can help but might know the answer. What were you wondering about the skids?

Nothing now. I reached out asking about his skids in 2021. I have the ARB skids now. Install was a pain, but they're stout as can be. I put them through the paces. I'm just chiming in, for no real reason. ha!

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