Topic: Axle skid for H233B yes or no

[0317]

I'm currently using a rear diff skid sold by AC https://www.4x4parts.com/nissan/xterra-rear-differential-skid-plate-p-772.html

I don't have any problems with it. During the last trail run on John Bull the main problem I had was that skid plate would contact rocks (as designed to) , but not every time would i be able to slide over them. I would get hung up.

The general thought from everyone on the trail was that I would of had no issues if it wasn't for the skid, they felt it was more harm then good. "The skid is over kill, rather have more ground clearance "

Opening the topic to SCCX. What are your thoughts?

[SteeevO]

honestly, you don't need a diff skid on an H233B. the housing is very thick and being a 3rd member axle, you don't have a diff cover that can peel back. I don't run one and I drag and hit mine on rocks all the time.

I vote, ditch the skid.

[ultrapc40]

Another vote for no skid

[Toro]

I drag and hit mine on rocks

  Yep, seen it....

[0317]

there's a poll to keep track of votes

[SteeevO]

 Yep, seen it....

.. you saw a big one..
Sometimes when I drive...I stop thinking about driving. [Not Recommended]


Why are people saying no skid in the thread and people voting for protection in the poll? The H233B doesn't need any stink'n protection!

[0317]

guess people think it does

[DannyX]

No skid!!!!!!!

[SteeevO]

Toyota axles are built very similar.. when was the last time you saw a KOH toyota buggy run a diff skid?

Sent while mobile, typos likely.

[knightrider]

only thing that needs protection is the drain plug

[SteeevO]

I agree.
just weld a short piece of tube around the drain plug.