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I also knocked out the factory nuts and welded in new ones for 3/8" hardware
What about a weld it yourself drill it yourself option? I don’t have a way to cut metal that thick and I can measure and drill holes. Would be an option to adjust it to each fj40 by the owner.
Downey
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Psyc, I think I will build another batch, fully welded, but no bolt holes (you-drill design) due to the multitude of skid plate bolt patterns, and flexed-out frames. This way I don't have to weaken the skid plates with multiple bolt patterns- - -stay tuned.
Sounds better to me. Bc that way i can fit it to my LS GM drivetrain.
John McVicker
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Please do!
icorradoi
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Downey, do you have any pics of what your skid plate looks like mounted? I'm definitely interested.
Downey
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icorradoi, I do not have photos mounted, I do have photos of the skid plate off the rig, but won't have time to find them until I get home tonight- - -stay tuned. My skid plate does not hang down lower than a stock skid plate, and it is entirely normal for guys with engine/tranny swaps to space the plate down possibly 1/2" (normal).
Downey
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Ok, I dug up some photos of my Downey skid plate, my photos not blurry, but reproducing blurry here ???. Plates will be just under 1/4" thick, and I will not include the multiple mounting holes down both sides, they will be a "you-drill"
Jim, do you have a price and time frame?
I am in. How do i pay? would you include a spacer solution?
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I’m in too
Downey
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Since I haven't made them for a few light years, I have asked for a fresh quote on materials, my guess is they might end up being in the $249.00 neighborhood- - -stay tuned. Time frame could be 2-3 weeks. No, I will not include any spacer solutions, would never know how much spacer individuals might need, individuals can easily cut tubes/or stack washers to create any spacing that might be necessary (I used 1/2" thick by 1/2" thread nuts).
Sounds fair. I am 100% in and that approximate price sounds great!
Mopdog
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I’d likely be in at that price too.
I’m interested. Any idea how much to ship to NC? Are they painted or powder coated?
I personally would rattle can it black. It’s cheaper and holds up really well on something that is bashing on rocks. I powder coated skids on my Tacoma. The powder coat flaked off from rock bash. It didn’t hold up considering the money i spent on the coating. ($300)
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Downey
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Skid plates will be raw metal, you paint color of choice, then wait for finish to be razed- - -easy deal.
I need a plate myself. My rig is a 75' with the exhaust in the factory location. I need one compatible with PTO gearbox and shaft.
