Skidplates by Rowhard

[rowhard]

Okay, maybe better to start a new thread instead of updating on page 4 of the old thread. The order letter is now posted under Parts and Accessories. I am ready to supply at this time REAR Skidplates only for those of you that might only have a front and want to finish your VX off. I should have the fronts ready in another week.

[vt_maverick]

Any word on whether the rear plates will fit a Tone hitch? I seem to remember JohnnyApollo mentioning that his rear plate was a one-off to perfect the fit...

[rowhard]

Any word on whether the rear plates will fit a Tone hitch? I seem to remember JohnnyApollo mentioning that his rear plate was a one-off to perfect the fit...

Yes, it will fit. Just needs to be trimmed like the cladding. Here is a photo that Ldub posted. http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...d=14565&page=4

I am hoping that one size(trimmed) will fit all and will be supplying both for those that do, and those that don't have Tones fine hitch.

[etlsport]

only thing to look out for is that the hitch ldub has includes a "notch" cut out of it to fit the hitch pin.. otherwise the pin hole is half covered by the plate i thing.. i think that someone said they drilled another hole in their hitch to accommodate the hitch pin w/ rear skid plate

[Ldub]

only thing to look out for is that the hitch ldub has includes a "notch" cut out of it to fit the hitch pin.. otherwise the pin hole is half covered by the plate i thing.. i think that someone said they drilled another hole in their hitch to accommodate the hitch pin w/ rear skid plate

Not exactly, but close...

I fabricated the hitch myself, so it's not to be mistaken for Tone's re: fitment etc., though it should be close in configuration.

Due to the longer length of my locking pin, I had to relocate the hole, lower & farther back, or it would make cantact with the decorative "blisters" on the skid plate...

A "normal" pin, with a bent end would "probably" (no guarantees) clear without any modification.

Eventually, I plan on a "do-over" making it even beefier than it is now.
As it is now, it has ridiculos amounts of 1/4" triangular gusseting incorporated into the plate that's bolted to the frame...

If ya gonna build somethin', you might as well OVER build it...

My apologies for the blatant T-J Rowhard...

[etlsport]

hah dub i didnt know your hitch was custom.. or that it was you who moved the pin lol...

i meant to say the plate dub has.. not the hitch..
here is the notch i am talking about.. from ron's gallery



from posts i read he had 2 different rear plates.. 1 that was solid for vxs without a hitch there.. and 1 for vxs with a hitch that included the notch shown in the photo.. they were the same size and all, just one had a recess in the mold too allow for a pin

of course thats not to say it wouldnt work w/o it, i dont know for sure, never actually seen one of the rear plates in person, just wanted to give the heads up