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Southern California Club Xterra => SCCX General Discussion => Topic started by: 0317 on October 13, 2013, 01:30:42 AM

Title: Axle skid for H233B yes or no
Post by: 0317 on October 13, 2013, 01:30:42 AM

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?

Title: Re: Axle skid for H233B yes or no
Post by: SteeevO on October 13, 2013, 11:13:23 AM

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.

Title: Re: Axle skid for H233B yes or no
Post by: ultrapc40 on October 13, 2013, 07:15:56 PM

Another vote for no skid

Title: Re: Re: Re: Axle skid for H233B yes or no
Post by: Toro on October 13, 2013, 09:17:25 PM

Quote from: SteeevO on October 13, 2013, 11:13:23 AM

I drag and hit mine on rocks

  Yep, seen it....

Title: Re: Axle skid for H233B yes or no
Post by: 0317 on October 13, 2013, 09:59:53 PM

there's a poll to keep track of votes

Title: Re: Re: Re: Axle skid for H233B yes or no
Post by: SteeevO on October 13, 2013, 10:12:28 PM

Quote from: Toro on October 13, 2013, 09:17:25 PM

 Yep, seen it....

lol.. 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!

Title: Re: Axle skid for H233B yes or no
Post by: 0317 on October 14, 2013, 04:05:47 PM

guess people think it does

Title: Re:
Post by: DannyX on October 14, 2013, 08:10:21 PM

No skid!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Re: Axle skid for H233B yes or no
Post by: SteeevO on October 15, 2013, 01:45:34 AM

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.

Title: Re: Axle skid for H233B yes or no
Post by: knightrider on October 15, 2013, 09:59:50 AM

only thing that needs protection is the drain plug

Title: Re: Axle skid for H233B yes or no
Post by: SteeevO on October 26, 2013, 01:14:02 AM

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