so i started on my new t-case x-member/skid last night. pushed the drivetrain up over two inches, plus i am building my own x-member to replace the stock low hanging one. i took some measurements before and after i jacked it up to where it will be. Before the lowest point was 18.5" (bottom of stock x-member) after is going to be 22.5" to the lowest point. I am pretty stoked for a total of four inches clearance gain! here's before and after pics. I got all the parts made up real quick at work today, now i have to go out and fit it all up and weld it. Its not going to be a real fancy skid plate but it will work great for now. eventually i will be adding on a second 23 spline case and link suspension, so i will be building a whole new skid plate then.