Topic: GROUP BUY - Skid Plates

[Ghost65]

Agreed. 

Everyone keep in mind that we are a niche market...not many Xterra's out there go this mod route.

Some numbers to keep in mind:

SCCX Members:  387

SCCX Members with more than 50 posts:  55

That is a pretty small market for parts like sliders and skid plates. 

Let's be patient as AOE4x4 gets these off the ground. 

[panathrasher]

Looks like a sweet deal. Any specs on the skid plates yet, weight and thickness?

[HEVAK]

Looks like a sweet deal. Any specs on the skid plates yet, weight and thickness?

The AOE skid plates are made from laser cut 3/16" steel plate with bends the right places to add even more strength.

I can't wait to get em on my rig.

[HEVAK]

These prices include powder coating. I don't think we need powder coating. Nothin that a few cans of Rustoleum can't handle.

So, I'm going to get a bare metal price as well. It'll save us a few more bucks 

[occupantX]

PM send, I'll be interested to join a group buy.

Out of interest, what about a diff skid...like this: http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=54991
Could that be added to the line-up?

[HEVAK]

Anything is possible!!!

[HEVAK]

Ok guys, the final price for a set of skids (Engine, Transfer Case, Transmission and Gas Tank) is $710 without powder coating.

Powder Coating is $70 extra
Radiator Skid is $180 extra

They will be ready in about 2 weeks

So far, I have the following rigs confirmed:

HEVAK - Down payment made
sdcaKLR - Down payment made
panathrasher - Down payment pending
xxSVxx
magnus718 - Down payment pending
LupinONE

**Please let me know if you want in**

[panathrasher]

I want mine powder coated.

[occupantX]

Powder coat please! After trying to help Danny with his skid install at the mod day, I don't think I will attempt to try install alone without all the lifts/jacks/tools.  If AOE can install, then I'd want em powder coated since I'm not taking them off again!

[Ghost65]

Powder coating the skids is a good thing.  Not to protect the bottoms...they will get scratched no matter what.  It's to protect the tops from rusting/etc. from oils/fluids collecting on the tops.

You can rattle can or bedline the bottoms from time to time to make them last. The other challenge with skid plates is that over time they become bent, or "tacoed" which sometimes makes a re-install after painting a little tricky.  The holes don't always line up after a few hits and scrapes.

[HEVAK]

Yeah, me too 

[dubjay]

Regarding the oil pan skid, would it need to be removed to do oil changes?

[HEVAK]

Regarding the oil pan skid, would it need to be removed to do oil changes?

Yes it does

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[Ghost65]

Yes it does

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Ray, can you double check on this with Alex?

There is a hole in my engine skid that allows for the draining of the engine oil. 

I do remove my rad skid to replace the oil filter.  Newer models of the rad skid actually have a removable panel for access to the oil filter.

[HEVAK]

Regarding the oil pan skid, would it need to be removed to do oil changes?

dubjay,

After talking to Alex from AOE, there will a hole in the engine skid that allows for the draining of the engine oil. 

If you get a rad skid, you will have to remove the rad skid to replace the oil filter.  Newer models of the rad skid actually have a removable panel for access to the oil filter.