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I have been lucky enough to beta test the Savvy Offroad gas tank skid on our 2002 TJ. We’ve been running the stock skid (with some 1/8” plate welded to the bottom) on our for 6 years. I’m very weight conscious when it comes to my rigs and this one is no exception. I’ve had a competitors skid in may garage for 6 months and I just couldn’t bring myself to install it, mainly because it weighs 61 pounds!!!
There are several innovations employed in this skid. The biggest and most significant is the use of Aluminum (3/16” thick 6061-T6). This helps the skid weigh in at 31.6 pounds (4 pounds more then a stock skid and 8 pounds LESS then our stock "beefed up skid") while still being every bit as strong as steel. Secondly, it’s adjustable to account for a 1 inch body lift. No more extra spacers to buy, just toss the skid on then when you get the BL, move the skid to the “raised position.” The tank straps have also been redesigned. Savvy uses a 2 piece, stainless steel, strap design that comes together and eliminates crushing the tank from over tightening the straps. This also allows the tank and skid to be pushed back as far as possible helping with trackbar and exhaust clearance. Of course it has a dimple for the fuel pump just like the stock skid. The kit comes with all new hardware, so no need to re-use your rusty, old stuff. Another key point is it ships in a 18x36x5 box weighing only 33 pounds (with box). This mean super low shipping costs, if you didn't take advantage of the current free shipping offer.
I’m impressed with the amount of thought, execution and completeness of the kit. Nothing has been overlooked and no corner has been cut. In a market that’s overly saturated with regurgitated, same ole products, this Savvy skid is a breath of fresh air.
Price is set at $269 with free shipping till June 1st, 2009.
Savvy Offroad
Tank installed in the skid.
Comparisons:
Stock Skid Weight (w/ 1/8" welded to the bottom):
Competitors 3/16 steel skid:
Savvy 3/16 aluminum skid:
Rear shot, stock:
Rear shot, Savvy:
Trackbar clearance, stock:
Trackbar clearance, Savvy:
Next update will be the results of our "testing."
There are several innovations employed in this skid. The biggest and most significant is the use of Aluminum (3/16” thick 6061-T6). This helps the skid weigh in at 31.6 pounds (4 pounds more then a stock skid and 8 pounds LESS then our stock "beefed up skid") while still being every bit as strong as steel. Secondly, it’s adjustable to account for a 1 inch body lift. No more extra spacers to buy, just toss the skid on then when you get the BL, move the skid to the “raised position.” The tank straps have also been redesigned. Savvy uses a 2 piece, stainless steel, strap design that comes together and eliminates crushing the tank from over tightening the straps. This also allows the tank and skid to be pushed back as far as possible helping with trackbar and exhaust clearance. Of course it has a dimple for the fuel pump just like the stock skid. The kit comes with all new hardware, so no need to re-use your rusty, old stuff. Another key point is it ships in a 18x36x5 box weighing only 33 pounds (with box). This mean super low shipping costs, if you didn't take advantage of the current free shipping offer.
I’m impressed with the amount of thought, execution and completeness of the kit. Nothing has been overlooked and no corner has been cut. In a market that’s overly saturated with regurgitated, same ole products, this Savvy skid is a breath of fresh air.
Price is set at $269 with free shipping till June 1st, 2009.
Savvy Offroad
Tank installed in the skid.
Comparisons:
Stock Skid Weight (w/ 1/8" welded to the bottom):
Competitors 3/16 steel skid:
Savvy 3/16 aluminum skid:
Rear shot, stock:
Rear shot, Savvy:
Trackbar clearance, stock:
Trackbar clearance, Savvy:
Next update will be the results of our "testing."
[COLOR=blue]Chris[/COLOR] 
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