ISO 392 Engine Skid

[1996cc]

Dammit Jim! I wish I would have found that a couple weeks ago!!!

Anyone want a full Metalcloak skid system??

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[Usethis83]

Mountain Off Road Enterprises has one in steel and aluminum. Unfortunately they only have it designed for the original aluminum oil pan. Maybe if enough people call them they will make a design update for the new oil pan. $554.85 beats the hell out of $1600.00 or so for unwanted parts. https://mountainoffroad.com/collect...transmission-skid-plate-392-6-1l-2021-current

Nice find!

 

[Usethis83]

Mountain Off Road Enterprises has one in steel and aluminum. Unfortunately they only have it designed for the original aluminum oil pan. Maybe if enough people call them they will make a design update for the new oil pan. $554.85 beats the hell out of $1600.00 or so for unwanted parts. https://mountainoffroad.com/collect...transmission-skid-plate-392-6-1l-2021-current

Ordered! Big thanks @MNGladiator

 

[MNGladiator]

Ordered! Big thanks @MNGladiator

When you get it installed can you please update and give impression of the part. Thanks.

 

[Usethis83]

When you get it installed can you please update and give impression of the part. Thanks.

Sure. It was delivered Fri by UPS from an airplane.....

 

[Bocephus]

What do you guys think - aluminum or steel for this part?

 

[Usethis83]

When you get it installed can you please update and give impression of the part. Thanks.

Parts are good, minus ups testing them out. I was worried about missing hardware since it was rolling around in a open top and side box. All there.

 

[Usethis83]

Install was smooth, maybe 25 minutes to get things in place loosely, then an hour or so getting them to line up. A second set of hands would help.

 

[Usethis83]

The engine cradle bolts were easy until my 14 mm ratchet wrench broke, then it was just slow going. The design is good and i think since it is one piece tying the frame rails together it will reduce frame twist, i was a little worried with any skid plate that the rotation of the engine on the engine mounts might contact the side of pan into the skid under load. I think the design will help against that. I can get about a finger and a half clearance all around the pan.

 

[Usethis83]

To my suprise the kit came with another piece to cover the drivers cat. I did not install it at this time,
Not sure if i ever will. No doubt it would provide maximum protection, but i dont really like how it mounts and if you need it you are already bad into the front driveline.....so leaving off for now.

 

[MNGladiator]

The engine cradle bolts were easy until my 14 mil ratchet wrence broke, then it was just slow going. The design is good and i think since it is one piece tying the frame rails together it will reduce frame twist, i was a little worried with any skid plate that the rotation of the engine on the engine mounts might contact the side of pan into the skid under load. I think the design will help against that. I can get about a finger and a half clearance all around the pan.

Looks good, sure wish they made one for the updated oil pan. I will have to keep an eye on their website. Thanks for posting the review. @mountainoffroadenterprises

 

[MNGladiator]

What do you guys think - aluminum or steel for this part?

From what I am reading, the aluminum is lighter and more expensive. The steel is heavier, costs less but is stronger and will slide on rocks better. For me I will go with steel for my trips out west.

 

[beckbuilt]

Looks good, sure wish they made one for the updated oil pan. I will have to keep an eye on their website. Thanks for posting the review. @mountainoffroadenterprises

Did the later 392’s get a revised oil pan?

 

[Usethis83]

Did the later 392’s get a revised oil pan?

Yes the went to a stamped steel sometime in Q4 21'. It has a better profile for sure. Makes me wonder why they started with a more expensive cast alu pan.....better heat dissapation...in stock or fluid dynamics...not sure why the change?

 

[beckbuilt]

Yes the went to a stamped steel sometime in Q4 21'. It has a better profile for sure. Makes me wonder why they started with a more expensive cast alu pan.....better heat dissapation...in stock or fluid dynamics...not sure why the change?

Thanks for the the info. I had no idea they made the switch.

I’ve always disliked the aluminum pan for off-road use. One hit on a rock and it’ll probably crack where a steel pan may just dent.

Has anyone seen a part number list needed to swap to the steel pan?

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