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2nd and 3rd Gen TRD Embossed Skid Plate

Discussion in 'Automotive Group Buys' started by Matt123, Dec 3, 2017.

  1. Feb 10, 2018 at 10:56 AM
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    Twizted

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    I used the fedex website to tell them to keep it at a local Walgreens so I can pick it up as late as 10pm tonight.
     
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  2. Feb 10, 2018 at 1:47 PM
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    Lol, I meant 10pm tomorrow night... I'm out camping right now!



    <shameless excuse to insert this morning's photo>
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  3. Feb 10, 2018 at 1:48 PM
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  4. Feb 10, 2018 at 3:29 PM
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    Just got a couple of these, now to find a pc close to SWB. Maybe I'll just spray them too but I doubt spray paint will hold up at all. 147700.jpg
     
  5. Feb 10, 2018 at 4:54 PM
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    Went to install my skid and the front bolts are like 2" short. Anybody else run into this? I grabbed some 70 and 80mm bolts from Home Depot and some steel tubing to use as a spacer, but I'm not real thrilled with the huge gap

    20180210_171114.jpg
     
  6. Feb 10, 2018 at 5:19 PM
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    I haven't received mine I'll let you know when I instal anyone else please let me know if you find correct bolts to buy
     
  7. Feb 10, 2018 at 5:25 PM
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    I'm currently painting my skid so I haven't installed it yet. But do these things go on the front? I recieved these in an envelope. Not sure if maybe yours didn't come with it or if they go somewhere else?

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  8. Feb 10, 2018 at 5:26 PM
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    Holy shit. Those do go on the front. I didn't get them with mine
     
  9. Feb 10, 2018 at 5:33 PM
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    Yea, I almost didn't notice mine since they were wrapped in saran wrap pretty good lol hopefully you get some replacements sent your way.
     
  10. Feb 10, 2018 at 5:39 PM
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    That's pretty much exaclty what I'm trying to make. The bolts I got are too long, but holding it secure till I can get to my shop to make something proper
     
  11. Feb 10, 2018 at 6:27 PM
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    You guys leaving or removing the black factory skid? I'm installing mine in the am.
     
  12. Feb 10, 2018 at 6:35 PM
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    I removed it.
     
  13. Feb 10, 2018 at 6:44 PM
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    Anyone got any pics so far?
     
  14. Feb 10, 2018 at 7:47 PM
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    Anyone know if I can find a clear coat strong enough to hold up on shackles or should I just try to find a close powdwecoat
     
  16. Feb 10, 2018 at 8:59 PM
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    For those of us with OR models, anyone have a link on which hardware to order? Preferably Amazon but not a must. Still haven’t gotten my tracking number so I can order hardware in the mean time. Thanks in advance. And if it’s from BPF direct, @Matt123 would we be able to get these thrown in the same box if my/our order hasn’t shipped yet (order #4510 if that matters). Would be even sweeter to save more on shipping and make shipping work easier for you.
     
  17. Feb 10, 2018 at 10:02 PM
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    I ordered these: https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-M12-1-25...581013?hash=item235ddc6815:g:cTwAAOSwAKxWWkud
     
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  18. Feb 11, 2018 at 4:22 AM
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    Now we need to do a cooling panel GB @Matt123 lol
     
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  19. Feb 11, 2018 at 1:00 PM
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    The better half went to brunch with the girls so I had time to bolt it up.
    Torqued the skid bolts to 32ft lbs with blue locktite and the tow hook bolts to 80ft lbs with red locktite.
    If you don't have a second set of hands a jackstand comes in handy.

    Thanks again @Matt123 !20180211_114144.jpg 20180211_125413.jpg
     
  20. Feb 11, 2018 at 1:58 PM
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    Did you install the tow hook first and then the skid plate?
     
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