Oil pan skid.

[Outrun]

I have yet to see a review or video of UHMW yet, do you have some information you could share please?

Absolutely.
UHMW stands for ultra high molecular weight polyethylene(plastic). It is very dense and hard. A skid plate for your skid plate.
It allows you to slide with ease over anything that would drag underneath at the skid plates. Metal plates cause too much drag, mar, and dent. The UHMW takes the beating like a champ and makes for a much smoother and quieter experience.

I have them on my SXS's and crawlers. No more getting hung up. 3/8" seems to be a good thickness to not have to worry about any tearing and also gives you long life. IMO, worth every penny.

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[0II392II0]

Absolutely.
UHMW stands for ultra high molecular weight polyethylene(plastic). It is very dense and hard. A skid plate for your skid plate.
It allows you to slide with ease over anything that would drag underneath at the skid plates. Metal plates cause too much drag, mar, and dent. The UHMW takes the beating like a champ and makes for a much smoother and quieter experience.

I have them on my SXS's and crawlers. No more getting hung up. 3/8" seems to be a good thickness to not have to worry about any tearing and also gives you long life. IMO, worth every penny.

Does the aluminum underneath still receive the same type of damage? I looked into this but my concern is that the aluminum would still end up becoming overly deformed after a year or two and with the cost of aluminum + UHMW it didn't seam like a viable option. You are the first I've heard any first hand experience with.

 

[Outrun]

Does the aluminum underneath still receive the same type of damage? I looked into this but my concern is that the aluminum would still end up becoming overly deformed after a year or two and with the cost of aluminum + UHMW it didn't seam like a viable option. You are the first I've heard any first hand experience with.

The aluminum will receive no damage where the UHMW is. The main advantage of the UHMW is to not get hung up on things.
Of course if you play like a real deal rock bouncer then you could dent in the aluminum but at that point you have probably greater things that have broken.

 

[0II392II0]

The aluminum will receive no damage where the UHMW is. The main advantage of the UHMW is to not get hung up on things.
Of course if you play like a real deal rock bouncer then you could dent in the aluminum but at that point you have probably greater things that have broken.

Well thanks for the info. I guess like schooling good information isn't free because that probaly will cost me over a grand . Now back to ground zero, time to research, research, research. If anyone has some before and after video or picture links please share.

 

[hoag4147]

Not sure if this FB group will post here but looks like Metalcloak is close to releasing one.

 

[SSWIM]

Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sam

 

[Shamwedge]

Well thanks for the info. I guess like schooling good information isn't free because that probaly will cost me over a grand . Now back to ground zero, time to research, research, research. If anyone has some before and after video or picture links please share.

Lite Brite installed this on their Jeep

 

[BCMgunner]

Great to see the first full lift kit for the 392. Metalcloak makes solid kit.
Don’t see an option for 392 on their site. Wonder if they just used the springs and from their diesel lift kits and maybe adjusted the front and rear track bars as those may be different on the 392?
I’d really like a 3.5” Dual Rate system with shock relocation brackets so I can keep the stock shocks with Gold lettering .

 

[Rob97RR]

Not sure if this FB group will post here but looks like Metalcloak is close to releasing one.

With these types of belly skids under the engine and trans, do you have to remove them to change the oil & filter?

 

[hoag4147]

With these types of belly skids under the engine and trans, do you have to remove them to change the oil & filter?

I Do not believe they would design anything that required removal. If you look at oil pan skid you can see access hole to drain plug.

 

[BCMgunner]

Yikes. In the meantime something like this would be better-

Also, locating this needs to gain more traction. Looks like it could gain an inch of clearance not to mention less snag points in the profile.

This is the OEM plug. M14x1.50x21.50.

So is this it?

Others may know a better place to find the part.

 

[Outrun]

Also, locating this needs to gain more traction. Looks like it could gain an inch of clearance not to mention less snag points in the profile.

This is the OEM plug. M14x1.50x21.50.

So is this it?

Others may know a better place to find the part.

Super helpful post!

I would go with this one personally. It has a better coating and the crush washer to ensure no leaks.
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-assembled-by-ecs-parts/oil-drain-plug-kit/n0160276~kt/

 

[BCMgunner]

This one has a rubber gasket like the OEM

 

[Iowa_Wrangler]

Can someone supply a link for a hollow oil drain plug that fits the 392?

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