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    Installing fiberglass type skid plates -need ADVICE/HELP!

    Got a front and rear skid plate made by "Ron". Rowhard used the rear to make a new mold so he can now start making the rear plate. He painted them for me and now it's install time....
    I decided to cut my front fog lights off, and removed the bull bar entirely.

    FRONT SKID:
    OK, front skid attaches at a different place than I thought I was told ....it does NOT attach to the same point as the bull bar, it attaches using two of the bottom metal cladding screws. The top portion attaches via the two screws in the front plate delete.

    But, due to the vertical protrusions molded into the plate along the bottom area, there's a pretty good gap (~1/2") between the skid and the lower holes, so I believe I need to get longer screws.

    Should I put a rubber washer on each side of the skid so the bolt doesn't scratch it all to heck, and possibly grind through it over time??

    REAR SKID:
    When my hitch was installed, we weren't able to get the rear cladding tucked back snug along the bottom, and therefore, couldn't get three cladding screws down there re-inserted.

    It appears, that's exactly where this skid attaches to.

    Before we screw this up....Suggestions/ Direction / HELP!?

    Here's some pics. Neither are actually bolted on yet.











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    OMG, Kat! I can't believe you didn't do a search! FOR SHAME!!!!



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    Thank you oh MASTER craftsman Dub! Thank you for 'splainin' all the stuff and tellin' me what I needed to go buy. I CAN do it now!

    John- The paint job is spectacular! Ashley you're goin' love 'em!

    I really think the darker silver color is great, and the contrast against my new darker cladding works perfectly...IMO, and that's what counts, right?

    And I did try to search Bart...just didn't use the right combo of words

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    hi VX KAT...

    If the fiberglass plates bolt in the same manner as my originals then you'll need two M6-1.0x35 socket stainless steel bolts for the license plate holes and two M6-1.0x40 socket stainless steel bolts for the bottom holes. If you PM me your address I can send you all four with washers at no cost. Just let me know and I'll send them out. ron
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    Quote Originally Posted by ron View Post
    hi VX KAT...

    If the fiberglass plates bolt in the same manner as my originals then you'll need two M6-1.0x35 socket stainless steel bolts for the license plate holes and two M6-1.0x40 socket stainless steel bolts for the bottom holes. If you PM me your address I can send you all four with washers at no cost. Just let me know and I'll send them out. ron
    Actually Ron, these plates were made by you. I bought them from "Bantan" in Florida. I just uploaded pics, they look fantastic!
    I'll PM ya my addy. Thanks.

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    He didn't include the hardware or install instructions w/ the plates? Shame on him, lol.

    By your pics, looks like you may need to open up the hitch slot wider with a file or something equivalent. File down both sides equally and keep checking fitment after a few filings. I'll eventually slide into place when the material is clear with the hitch.

    I'll send you screws and washers for the rear plate as well. Looks like you'll need about four of them since you have the hitch version.

    If you have problems aligning the bottom screws with the holes in either plates, drill out a size larger hole to allow more lining up with the screws. But not too large that the washers won't work anymore.

    I'll get the hardware together and send them out tomorrow pending your address. Take care and you can e-mail me direct at rudesvx@sbcglobal.net if you have any further questions. Thanks, ron.

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    BUWAHAHA! This had to happen sooner or later... Whose next?
    Quote Originally Posted by nfpgasmask View Post
    OMG, Kat! I can't believe you didn't do a search! FOR SHAME!!!!



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    Quote Originally Posted by ZEUS View Post
    BUWAHAHA! This had to happen sooner or later... Whose next?
    but but but...I did a search....

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    Quote Originally Posted by VX KAT View Post
    And I did try to search Bart...just didn't use the right combo of words
    I know, I was just razzin ya!! That's all I'm good for these days.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nfpgasmask View Post
    I know, I was just razzin ya!! That's all I'm good for these days.

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    waaaaaaaaaaa!

    Ron, I wish you made those plates again!! They are beautiful
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    Quote Originally Posted by Triathlete View Post
    Sounds like you need a trip to Moab to get your VX mojo back!
    You have NO IDEA, Billy. I want to take a permanant trip to Moab right about now. My job is running me a little ragged. 2012, son! 2012.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nfpgasmask View Post
    2012, son! 2012.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Triathlete View Post
    IF the world still exists!
    Well, if you wanna get technical, May 2012 comes before December 2012, so we are in the clear!!

    Bart

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