Why does the transfer case skid plate have a heavy weight mounted to the one corner?
spinxt · Registered Joined Feb 23, 2013 · 162 Posts Discussion Starter · #1 · Oct 18, 2013 Only show this user Why does the transfer case skid plate have a heavy weight mounted to the one corner?
A Aiyer · Registered 2012 Jeep GC Limited Joined Aug 22, 2011 · 800 Posts #2 · Oct 18, 2013 Only show this user I think it acts like a spacer. It is either that or to counter balance the vehicle from tipping over. Sorry... i am of no use. Cheers, -A
I think it acts like a spacer. It is either that or to counter balance the vehicle from tipping over. Sorry... i am of no use. Cheers, -A
spinxt · Registered Joined Feb 23, 2013 · 162 Posts Discussion Starter · #3 · Oct 18, 2013 Only show this user Yeah but if it's just a spacer, it wouldn't need to weigh 10lbs. The other theory doesn't seem accurate either. A ten pound weight isn't going to influence the weight balance of a 5,000lb. truck.
Yeah but if it's just a spacer, it wouldn't need to weigh 10lbs. The other theory doesn't seem accurate either. A ten pound weight isn't going to influence the weight balance of a 5,000lb. truck.
A AAAA · Registered Joined Jan 5, 2011 · 3,618 Posts #4 · Oct 18, 2013 Only show this user Exhale. That was a joke.
spinxt · Registered Joined Feb 23, 2013 · 162 Posts Discussion Starter · #5 · Oct 18, 2013 Only show this user I thought so, but wasn't sure!
GCLimited · Registered 2015 MB C300 Sport Joined Apr 10, 2013 · 1,191 Posts #6 · Oct 18, 2013 (Edited) Only show this user The weight acts as a vibration damper since that corner of the skid plate is unsupported.
