What tank skids are you guys running and why? did anyone have clearance issues with the exhaust?

 

The factory one, because thats what it came with. No exhaust clearance issues. I would recommend it to anyone, if you can find one at the junkyard.

 

I'm using just a factory skid. Works great and have landed on it pretty hard, I'm using it because it cost 5 bucks and I didn't want to spend ~250 for the same thing. I have zero clearance issues with a 3in exhaust.

 

I ran a factory one for a bit (no issues at all). Then I decided to get an aftermarket one and the price threw me waaay off. I fabbed up my own just like most of the aftermarket ones and I did not have any issues. That pipe has a little play in it and could easily be moved over a bit, or you could just cut it off and dump the exhaust further forward.

 

Stock it works well.

 

Well it looks like factory is the way to go, now I just have to find one

 

Tomken. Works good, lasts long time.

 

i have a DPG one. i welded a universal exhaust hanger to it for the tailpipe.

 

Break out your local Yellow Pages and look up 'salvage' or salvage yard. Then start calling. Should be about $20.
I also found a steering skid and transfer case skid at the yard, $20 each.
Good Luck

 

My rig came factory with all those mentioned above

 

Is that the UpCountry?

 

Yes sir all skids, trans cooler, posi rear (D35 gone now 8.8 in place locked soon) tow hooks in front trailer hitch and plug in back 1" stock lift.
Wife bought it new in 2000.

 

What is the thickness of the factory skid?

 

It's not just the upcountry package. The trailer package came with them too. I love mine. They have saved me a few times, even the small t case skid helps a lot.

 

1/8"