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FS: 1st Gen STAINLESS STEEL SKID PLATES - NEPA

Discussion in '1st Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (1995-2004)' started by 22REthan, Mar 30, 2015.

  1. Jan 16, 2016 at 1:48 PM
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    Oorgle

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    2004 Tacoma TRD offroad aka Squeaky TuRD 3.4l TRD Supercharger w/ URD 7th injector Icon front coilovers and upper A arms Bilstien 5100's in rear Ramsey Patriot 8000lb Winch Dual Odyssey batteries with National Luna controller ARB air compressor 4xinnovations slider and rear tube bumper Badlands Bumpers front tube bumper
    Just got mine test fitted. This thing is beefy. Its easily twice as big as the stock skid and twice as heavy. Its totally worth it for the extra protection, and it looks badass. I did manage to destroy 2 of the bolts that came with it but I am pretty sure that's because the threads in my crossmember are worn pretty bad. Replacing a couple bolts and retapping some threads isn't a big deal. Worth every penny IMO.

    [​IMG]Rear view of Skid by Kurtis Carter, on Flickr

    [​IMG]Front view of sid by Kurtis Carter, on Flickr


    [​IMG]Front view of skid by Kurtis Carter, on Flickr

    [​IMG]Stock Skid vs New by Kurtis Carter, on Flickr

    [​IMG]Stock skid vs new by Kurtis Carter, on Flickr
     
  2. Jan 16, 2016 at 11:47 PM
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    Lava rocks

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  3. Jan 19, 2016 at 8:33 PM
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    Just need to decide 7ga or 10ga? Not really a rock krawler in the Tacoma but never know what a desert wash may throw out.
     
  4. Jan 20, 2016 at 8:54 AM
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  5. Jan 20, 2016 at 8:56 AM
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    Sorry, I forgot to mention that I have an automatic.
     
  6. Jan 21, 2016 at 6:36 PM
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    Emailed you for the 1/8" "TRD" skid. Let me know if you have it still and how to pay please?
     
  7. Jan 26, 2016 at 7:23 PM
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    Got my tracking number. should be here for weekend project.
     
  8. Jan 27, 2016 at 10:00 AM
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    Starting thinking about running another batch of skids. Anyone out there think I should make some with "YOTA" "TACO", "SR5", or possibly something else cut out?
     
  9. Jan 27, 2016 at 10:47 AM
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  10. Jan 27, 2016 at 11:52 AM
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    When we were talking aluminum I was also thinking the Toyota "bull" logo would have been cool. Just a thought.
     
  11. Jan 27, 2016 at 12:24 PM
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    Yeah, that's not a bad idea. I will almost certainly make some with the logo this time around.
     
  12. Jan 27, 2016 at 3:22 PM
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    very interested-looks to be a great deal... completley broke tho!
    this logo maybe?
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  13. Jan 27, 2016 at 3:39 PM
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    Still waiting on the auto skids sub'd
     
  14. Jan 27, 2016 at 4:30 PM
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  15. Jan 27, 2016 at 6:20 PM
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    Maybe ordering another set for a friend soon . Prob in the 1/4" thick . Just waiting for him to give me green light. How soon are u expecting to do another run ?
     
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  16. Jan 27, 2016 at 7:37 PM
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    I'd like to make at least 4 at a time because of material yeild. So I guess the answer is as soon as I can get 3 or more people to commit to buying ones that I don't already have in stock, I'll order some material and fire up the laser. :laser:
     
  17. Jan 27, 2016 at 7:43 PM
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    can you do a skid for a second gen?
     
  18. Jan 31, 2016 at 8:21 PM
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    Got mine installed today, sweet piece of steel, stainless that is. Fit right up. Had little trouble as well with cross member bolts but got them in.tmp_19815-IMAG11701481298927.jpg
     
  19. Feb 1, 2016 at 7:24 PM
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    I'm working on it. 2nd Gen skids should be available some time in March.
     
  20. Mar 1, 2016 at 7:32 AM
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    I just wanted to finally get a post on here about Ethan's SS skidplate. I got one for my 97 T4R (auto) a couple months ago, but have been so busy with work I haven't been able to get on here to tell you guys how nice they are!

    I don't have time today to post pictures, but I will soon, promise!

    These are way thicker than I thought they would be and the quality is outstanding! Everything fit perfectly!

    I am in PA and we recently got hit with a record snow storm that dropped almost 3 feet of snow on us in 24 hours. I had to get to my elderly parents house 20 minutes away after this storm with no roads plowed.

    I can tell you that I honestly believe this skid plate helped me enormously with how well it covers!

    And it being SS I'm not worried as much about the thing rusting with all the crap that they put on the roads here in PA.

    I can't thank Ethan enough for a great product, and if you are even thinking about a skidplate, get this one, it is AWESOME!
     

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