Pics of front & rear skid plates (by Ron)

Thought I'd post a few pics here of the skid plates I just got from bantan, since many have never seen the rear skid particularly. These were made by "Ron" a few years back. Gonna get them painted a silver color. Note the rear already has a notch for the Tone style hitch.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_5432.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_5435.JPG

Dig the spikes on the front one!?? Dub, they have your name written all over them!
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_5436.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_5474.JPG

Back side of rear skid:
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_5470.JPG

Wow Sue. Nice snag! Those are quality!

Sue,

The hitch pin may be difficult to install/remove with those skids in place. Let us know how that works out.

Tom

You gonna send the rear to Rowhard so he can make a mold and begin selling them right?

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Originally Posted by Mile High VX

You gonna send the rear to Rowhard so he can make a mold and begin selling them right?

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It's already en route, he'll have it by Wed. Are you going to get one?

Is rowhard making the front plate as well? Does anyone know the pricing for the set?

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Originally Posted by tom4bren

Sue,

The hitch pin may be difficult to install/remove with those skids in place. Let us know how that works out.

Tom

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I couldn't even get the skid on because of the lip around the receiver...I sure didn't want to twist/push/pull too hard and snap it, so left it as is, shipped it to John. Suspect I'll have to sand it down a bit to get over the lip.

There is a recess for the pin molded in, hopefully it will be enough.

BTW, are these fiberglass or anybody know what Ron made them from?

Here's detailed pic of the recessed area for the hitch/pin. Because it's black I've tweaked the contrast, color etc so details are visible. http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_5442.JPG

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Originally Posted by atilla_the_fun

Is rowhard making the front plate as well? Does anyone know the pricing for the set?

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Rowhard's been making the front for a while now. I believe the rear mold wasn't usable, so he's only been doing the front.
Here's the contact info. It's listed in the "Accessories" section on main menu, left side, bottom. Check with him about pricing.
http://vehicross.info/modules.php?na...warticle&id=31

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Originally Posted by VX KAT

I couldn't even get the skid on because of the lip around the receiver...I sure didn't want to twist/push/pull too hard and snap it ...

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KAT,

I talked to Welder Guy about the lip. He didn't feel that it added any strength to the device. He basically included it since it's there on all of the aftermarket ones he's seen & decided to err on the side of caution. If you need to trim the collar (lip) to get the skid to fit, it won't hurt anything.

Of course the superbumper needs that lip there to function as intended.

Tom

Do the sides exist somewhere?

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Originally Posted by atilla_the_fun

Do the sides exist somewhere?

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There's a VX owner in Japan that sells some items. Several members just posted a thread on this topic this week: (see post #16)
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...threadid=19257

Here's the Japanese site:
Click on SHOPPING button in top center section of screen
Scroll down a little, you'll see them.

BTW....44,000 Yen = $527 bucks! I think shipping is extra....
http://homepage3.nifty.com/vehi/

See attached of VXC website screenshot of the rear skidplates. Might help a little.

The Skids were made of 2 pieces of 1/4" Styrene sheets.

I really like the look of the spikes on the front skid! Is the piece Rowhard is making going to include spikes? Sure hope so! I'd grind them down to sharper points and flat black paint them!