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Skid plates from RAT Products - 1st gen

Discussion in '1st Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (1995-2004)' started by RAT PRODUCTS, Jun 5, 2014.

  1. Aug 28, 2014 at 8:29 AM
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    cynicalrider

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    Any estimates of when you will have t case skids again?
     
  2. Aug 29, 2014 at 8:57 AM
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    A long time probably. Skid plate sales are pretty slow so I will wait a while.
     
  3. Aug 29, 2014 at 7:36 PM
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    Hmm alright thanks maybe I'll see what I can get made locally
     
  4. Sep 2, 2014 at 7:17 PM
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    Updated inventory.
     
  5. Sep 3, 2014 at 10:21 AM
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    Any stickers? :D
     
  6. Sep 3, 2014 at 10:37 AM
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    Good question :)
     
  7. Sep 3, 2014 at 10:40 AM
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    I probably won't be making any. I might have to change my name in favor of my new business venture in the North Dakota oilfields. I don't know how much longer I will do truck parts before I get too busy with contract work.
     
  8. Sep 3, 2014 at 11:22 AM
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    All I need now is a diff diaper :)
     
  9. Sep 3, 2014 at 2:09 PM
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    Getting out of truck parts???!!!

    That's a shame. I finally got to put my skid plates to the test last weekend and I will say they held up great. You truly make great products.
     
  10. Sep 3, 2014 at 3:33 PM
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    I like doing truck parts, but with the ND oil boom, there is a ton of work to be had. The oil companies need everything yesterday so they are willing to pay for it. It seems like a smart market to get into.
     
  11. Sep 8, 2014 at 7:09 PM
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  12. Sep 15, 2014 at 7:08 AM
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  13. Sep 20, 2014 at 7:41 PM
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    Bump. These need a new home!
     
  14. Sep 21, 2014 at 9:37 AM
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    Here are some pics after yesterday. These are only 1/8" thick and took several hits where the full weight of the truck came down on them. Besides, I'd rather dent and bend these than my oil pan or t-case.

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  15. Sep 21, 2014 at 11:23 AM
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    Here's mine after beating on them hard. I have 3/16". No mechanical parts took any damage since the skids were there to protect.
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    I even hit the transfer case skid mounting flange on both sides and didn't do anything to them. They mount solid.
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  16. Sep 21, 2014 at 1:13 PM
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    I was in the truck with Ryan on some of those hits and they weren't those "oh that sucks" kinda hit they were more like the "what did you break!" kinda hits but as you can see they held up great I know I'll be getting some soon enough !
     
  18. Sep 21, 2014 at 1:27 PM
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    Just some photos I took as well
     
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  20. Sep 25, 2014 at 3:51 PM
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    1 1/8" rack coverage gone pending personal delivery.
     

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