Got the rest of the parts in. Everything looks good. For those that pre-ordered, you will be getting an email soon.
E&E Off-Road 200 Series Skid Plate System
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Pre-orders are done. I'm still waiting on 3 members to fulfil their order. I will have 4 more sets available once everyone gets their pre-order.
I also have the prototype set that I removed. I would be willing to sell it to a member at a discounted price.
All the rain falling in texas is because these showed up today. You're welcome, lakes.
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Put them on in the garage, that’s where I installed mine.
Updated installation instructions have been put on the site.
Want to leave this here too.
Make sure to use lubricant or loctite on the screws to prevent galling. Also, since there are so many screws, it will be tempting to use power tools to install them, I would advise not to use power tools as this is another contributing factor in threads galling.
Want to leave this here too.
Make sure to use lubricant or loctite on the screws to prevent galling. Also, since there are so many screws, it will be tempting to use power tools to install them, I would advise not to use power tools as this is another contributing factor in threads galling.
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If only the previous home owner hadn't hacked together their storage loft and rack solution. I can get my other very compact vehicle in there for protection from hail, just barely. But the cruiser is a no-go.
I will say this.. the machining and parts finish is amazing. Seriously.. I've worked in a machine shop before and there was a lot of care taken in the production of these parts. It's a shame to have something this nice hidden under the truck. Kinda like my Kings when I first got them.
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Agreed, they are damn near artwork. I have gotten compliments from two different shops about them, I promptly directed them to @turbo8 website.
By the way, I have the 3D printed parts for the transfercase skid, I'll check fitment this weekend.
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Hell yes! I can't wait to get that part and complete the set.
prwillard2
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Was just going to ask about this. Right now I've gotten your skids to work with the BudBuilt t-case skid.
Well, I would say that I don't recommend that, but it looks like you made it work!
Any feed back on the installation?
@Supra Turbo you can see how close I made the cat guards to the transmission crossmember in @prwillard2 pictures. Just like you wanted
@Supra Turbo you can see how close I made the cat guards to the transmission crossmember in @prwillard2 pictures. Just like you wanted
Yes sir, looks amazing!! Thank you so much for taking note of feedback and further improving upon an already great product!
For the transfercase area, the plan is to have a subframe too and be supported by the next inline crossmember, which is higher up than the other crossmembers. It requires an odd shaped machined part. This part is designed to hold 1000lbs and then start to deform. This is so the crossmember doesn't get bent or the part going through the floorboard.. Still finalizing the rear cat guards.
prwillard2
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Installation was easy. Put locktite on every single screw and nut.
Installation instructions could use a little refinement, don't believe it says to tighten the outside socket head bolts on the middle cross member mount. Also recommend what to say what needs to come off the vehicle in your instructions. Eventually a video on your website would be nice as well.
Also, the "mud flap" like things around the OEM tow points don't mesh well with the skids. I have them riding outside the front skid right now, but is the expectation that they're cut? Didn't take a pic but can later if this makes sense.
I know the current mounting solution with my BudBuilt skid isn't ideal, but I'm glad it works for now. Looking forward to your t-case skid that will integrate with your system.
And kudos to you for including extra hardware. No one does that anymore because they're cheap, but is a nice touch and much appreciated.
Great, thanks for the feedback! I really appreciate it.
I know this isn't Slee, but they instruct to remove them. I trimmed up what needed it and left the bulk of them in place to keep mud and splashed water out of the back of the fog lamps. I'll probably do something similar with the E&E setup and post pictures.
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