Rancho front skid... too close

[SJCJK]

Anyone running the Rancho front diff skid with a frame mount skid system?
Just put the Rancho on and it seems too close to the Rock Hard skid... think I need to remove the Rancho.
Thoughts? Thanks


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[WJCO]

Cycle the axle and see. Worst case, you could add a bump stop extension or even grind the rancho skid if it hits the rock hard bolt.

 

[JKDream]

Cycle the axle and see. Worst case, you could add a bump stop extension or even grind the rancho skid if it hits the rock hard bolt.

Or get rid of the goofy diff skid and get a proper cover.
Why would you want to reduce ground clearance with one of those things?

 

[SJCJK]

Good points both. Thanks!


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[justin mazzon]

I put a skid plate on my rear pumkin because it keep scraping the very bottom and causing a small leak. Can't remember what brand I bought but it wasn't Rancho. Yes I lost some ground clearance but I know it's saved me from more hits.

 

[JKDream]

I put a skid plate on my rear pumkin because it keep scraping the very bottom and causing a small leak. Can't remember what brand I bought but it wasn't Rancho. Yes I lost some ground clearance but I know it's saved me from more hits.

A proper cover - or even the stock one that is ground flush with the differential won't have those issues. That only happens because the stock cover has a lip that hangs down and gets snagged on rocks. The cast housing is stronger than you'd need, and you won't break it. There's really no need for the skid.

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[black pearl]

A proper cover - or even the stock one that is ground flush with the differential won't have those issues. That only happens because the stock cover has a lip that hangs down and gets snagged on rocks. The cast housing is stronger than you'd need, and you won't break it. There's really no need for the skid.

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I had mine ground down, courtesy of many different trails. No more catching.[emoji12]


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[Rancho]

This right here.
One of my Sales Manager's son run both of these and they had to do a little clearance to make them work together.

And why run one!?!
They simply work.

Cycle the axle and see. Worst case, you could add a bump stop extension or even grind the rancho skid if it hits the rock hard bolt.

 

[J33P1N]

I run with the rough country diff skids front n back n the fronts have taken a lot of hits n save me from leaks or damage probably. They help me slide over the rocks instead of getting hung up. I may have loss some clearance but worth it to help me on the trails. Personally I think the rancho one are better than mine since the front are covers with the sliders at same price.