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**Orange71shorty** · 03-10-2022, 11:13 PM

I’ve got a 72 CST Blazer with an automatic and no skid plate, and a 72 K5 with a four speed and it has the tranny/transfer case skid plat. I’m wondering did they put skid plates with an automatic? It looks like the extra crossmember would hit the automatic shift linkage? Hope this makes sense

57taskforce · 03-11-2022, 12:28 AM

I don’t have an answer here other than to say the 465/205 combo makes a great skid plate on its own

That combo is pretty tough to beat up bad.

**Richard** · 03-11-2022, 12:59 AM

Doesn't the extra crossmember go behind the t-case? Not sure how that would interfere with the trans linkage. Linkage terminates toward middle/front of trans. Most of the additional crossmembers I have seen supporting the skid do not utilize the sections that tie crossmember into upper frame as well.

**Orange71shorty** · 03-11-2022, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Richard

Doesn't the extra crossmember go behind the t-case? Not sure how that would interfere with the trans linkage. Linkage terminates toward middle/front of trans. Most of the additional crossmembers I have seen supporting the skid do not utilize the sections that tie crossmember into upper frame as well.

I believe you are right about the extra crossmember being in the rear. I think that answers my question thank you

Mike C · 03-11-2022, 11:10 PM

I have a ‘72 4 speed Jimmy without skidplates and a ‘72 automatic Jimmy that has skidplates. It does have the second crossmember and it is on the SPID.

**Richard** · 03-12-2022, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike C

I have a ‘72 4 speed Jimmy without skidplates and a ‘72 automatic Jimmy that has skidplates. It does have the second crossmember and it is on the SPID.

As your skid is original I am curious if the second crossmember has the braces going to upper frame rail.

Mike C · 03-22-2022, 10:34 PM

It is and it’s on the SPID. Only the front crossmember has the braces going to the top of the frame. We did a frame swap on the automatic truck and both the original and replacement frames had skid plate equipment and neither had braces to the frame on the rear crossmember.

**Richard** · 03-23-2022, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike C

It is and it’s on the SPID. Only the front crossmember has the braces going to the top of the frame. We did a frame swap on the automatic truck and both the original and replacement frames had skid plate equipment and neither had braces to the frame on the rear crossmember.

Thank for replying. Helps to confirm my suspicion that the ones with the upper frame braces are added on.

03-10-2022, 11:13 PM	#1
Orange71shorty Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Helena, Montana Posts: 525	72 transfer case skid plate I’ve got a 72 CST Blazer with an automatic and no skid plate, and a 72 K5 with a four speed and it has the tranny/transfer case skid plat. I’m wondering did they put skid plates with an automatic? It looks like the extra crossmember would hit the automatic shift linkage? Hope this makes sense

03-11-2022, 12:28 AM	#2
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 6,232	Re: 72 transfer case skid plate I don’t have an answer here other than to say the 465/205 combo makes a great skid plate on its own That combo is pretty tough to beat up bad. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 315/75/16's ‘87 IROC-Z all original 50K mile survivor TPI 305 IROC Blue ‘10 Camaro 2SS/RS Aqua Blue Metallic #93 -version 2.0

03-11-2022, 12:59 AM	#3
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,698	Re: 72 transfer case skid plate Doesn't the extra crossmember go behind the t-case? Not sure how that would interfere with the trans linkage. Linkage terminates toward middle/front of trans. Most of the additional crossmembers I have seen supporting the skid do not utilize the sections that tie crossmember into upper frame as well. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

03-11-2022, 11:10 PM	#5
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,709	Re: 72 transfer case skid plate I have a ‘72 4 speed Jimmy without skidplates and a ‘72 automatic Jimmy that has skidplates. It does have the second crossmember and it is on the SPID. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

03-22-2022, 10:34 PM	#7
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,709	Re: 72 transfer case skid plate It is and it’s on the SPID. Only the front crossmember has the braces going to the top of the frame. We did a frame swap on the automatic truck and both the original and replacement frames had skid plate equipment and neither had braces to the frame on the rear crossmember. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax



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