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Old Sep 25, 2005 | 04:07 PM
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Budbuilt Skid Installed

I installed this a few weeks ago. I'm very impressed with the quality and heft of this skid plate. I like the fact that it covers the entire steering rack as it angles up at the back. This seems that it would be very helpful in the event that you have to back over an obstacle.

I drilled out a 2 3/8" hole directly under the oil pan drain plug. I'm not interested in removing this 50# piece of steel every time I change the oil.







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Old Sep 25, 2005 | 04:44 PM
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looks good, brad.

i put mine on recently too. i love it.

good call on drilling the oil hole first. i rushed to get mine on so quick i forgot about that, but i will drill that hole next change.
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Old Sep 25, 2005 | 05:02 PM
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looks great!
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Old Sep 25, 2005 | 05:25 PM
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i gotta get me one of those suckers.
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 08:57 AM
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i thought they were silver did you paint them black?
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 09:51 AM
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It comes as unfinished 3/16" plate. If you don't paint it will turn a nice orange color.
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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 01:04 PM
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ohh ic nice paint job then : )
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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 02:20 PM
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I was just checking those out last night.

They are sweet!
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