Kilby is in business - Who wants their skid plates?!

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01/18/2012, 06:26 PM
Ldub

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Originally Posted by vt_maverick

The countersunk bolts require a square bit, not sure what you call it exactly, but it's not something your average Joe might have in his tool box. The other issue is that the middle plate is REALLY heavy so it helps immensely if you have another person to hold the plate up while you turn the bolts (ask Tom).

Ahhhh...that makes sense...:thanx:
01/19/2012, 05:33 AM
tom4bren

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Originally Posted by vt_maverick

The other issue is that the middle plate is REALLY heavy so it helps immensely if you have another person to hold the plate up while you turn the bolts (ask Tom).

Nope - ask Ash. He's the one that ended up with the smashed finger.:)
01/19/2012, 07:33 AM
VXorado

After having a skid plate drop on my chest, I found a larger style floor jack makes the install/uninstall very easy if you get the jack centered on the plate.

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Originally Posted by tom4bren

Get them to use them ... not for show.

I'm tempted to take some pics of my skid plates... I could see some definite scrap-age in several places after my 2009 Moab trip. I really got the skid plate to protect the low hanging transfer case, its the last thing you need to smash across a rock while on a 4x4 trail.
01/19/2012, 07:41 AM
tom4bren

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Originally Posted by VXorado

After having a skid plate drop on my chest, I found a larger style floor jack makes the install/uninstall very easy if you get the jack centered on the plate.

That's how I smashed his finger.

I'm tempted to take some pics of my skid plates... I could see some definite scrap-age in several places after my 2009 Moab trip. I really got the skid plate to protect the low hanging transfer case, its the last thing you need to smash across a rock while on a 4x4 trail.

Don't want no pictures of your nether reagions

We're on the same page.
01/19/2012, 01:25 PM
VXorado

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Originally Posted by tom4bren

We're on the same page.

...maybe the same page of different books :p
01/24/2012, 06:05 PM
vxcp

So do we have enough for the order?
01/25/2012, 05:52 AM
JHarris1385

Do we have at least 10?
05/23/2012, 12:27 PM
budwrman

Thanks a lot for quick response.
07/06/2012, 01:01 AM
Prcdpnknova

I'm interested. Just need to find out the price...
07/06/2012, 10:16 AM
VX KAT

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Originally Posted by Prcdpnknova

I'm interested. Just need to find out the price...

I'd guessing they'd be around the same when we got them the first time around on the "group buy", the powder coated ones were $750, bare metal were $700. IIRC they gave us free shipping on this group buy. They weight 150 lbs total for the 3 pieces.
07/06/2012, 11:29 AM
Prcdpnknova

I completely agree with Jo... in that I think these are overkill for the majority of VX's including myself and that we could get buy with the trooper parts. Having said that, since I'm not lifted and am staying at stock height like Sue, I would only purchase for peace of mind. (yours sure have taken a beating Kat!!, Nice!) Especially since I plan on going to Moab for the first time plus the fact Im camping and rock climbing (not with vehicles... With my body...) constantly. So I'd like a set.

AM I THE 10th PERSON!?!? Haha
07/06/2012, 12:10 PM
twalker920

I hear the Trooper ones do fit well...except I haven't been able to find any and I've called all the salvage yards in the Front Range of Colorado. I installed the nice front skid plate that Mile High VX gave me...just center and rear is needed now. Anyone know of a solid source for the Trooper ones?
07/06/2012, 12:21 PM
VX KAT

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Originally Posted by twalker920

I hear the Trooper ones do fit well...except I haven't been able to find any and I've called all the salvage yards in the Front Range of Colorado. I installed the nice front skid plate that Mile High VX gave me...just center and rear is needed now. Anyone know of a solid source for the Trooper ones?

I put together this list of salvage yards in the US that had a VX, and another with a Rodeo. It's about 15 months old, so some won't be accurate I'm sure. But since Troopers are so plentiful in salvage yards, I bet these same yards will have a ton of them.
You may need to go to Post #4 for the link in an .xls format.

It lists the State and phone number for all of them so you could start calling about the Trooper plates. Not sure if the 800 numbers work from CA..anybody know?

I'm guessing they won't ship to Canada, but I can get them and ship to you, since I have some spare time on my hands.

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...=salvage+yards

HTH
07/06/2012, 12:52 PM
twalker920

If I am in Canada, I took a wrong turn coming home last night!

Thanks for the info Kat...I'll see what I can find.

Some Colorado peeps are doing Argentine Pass this Sunday...not a challenge for our VXs but a beautiful view at the top and a great drive up. If any other CO peeps want to join we are meeting at 9:30 am in the NW parking lot at the I-70 and Morrison exit.

I will be taking photos :)

Happy trails all!
07/06/2012, 12:56 PM
Triathlete

Google allhandaiisuzu...they specialize in isuzu salvage and their prices are not to bad.
07/06/2012, 05:26 PM
VX KAT

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Originally Posted by twalker920

If I am in Canada, I took a wrong turn coming home last night!

What the #$&@ was I reading?...I've gotta give up the drugs....:rollo:

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Originally Posted by Triathlete

Google allhandaiisuzu...they specialize in isuzu salvage and their prices are not to bad.

They're on the list. Actually every time I've spoken with them about a part they're HIGHER, much higher than most others....I'll bet it's cuz I'm a girl...and they think I am clueless! well,....um...I appear to be clueless when it comes to Countries...:slap:
07/06/2012, 09:03 PM
twalker920

We do share the Rockies with Canada, because we're friendly, eh?
07/06/2012, 09:12 PM
VX KAT

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Originally Posted by twalker920

We do share the Rockies with Canada, because we're friendly, eh?

that MUST be it, [start Jon Lovitz voice] ..yeah, that's the ticket!!!
07/07/2012, 02:18 PM
twalker920

Ah back when that show was funny! Good times, good times :)

Now is ze time on shprockets ven ve dance!
07/07/2012, 10:05 PM
VXorado

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Originally Posted by Prcdpnknova

I completely agree with Jo... in that I think these are overkill for the majority of VX's

Jo keeps breaking his VX and could probably use the kilby skidplates. :laughing:

I have the kilbys and they are absolutely overkill... But you wouldn't want an offroad product that wasn't overkill. Right?
07/07/2012, 10:37 PM
JoFotoz

LOLOL Jon...

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Originally Posted by VXorado

Jo keeps breaking his VX and could probably use the kilby skidplates. :laughing:

If the Kilby protected ring gears.....

.....even I'd buy it!

:smack:

jo
02/21/2020, 09:14 PM
jonnybegood

*blows dust off thread*

Does anyone have any current information on the Kirby skid-plates? I'm only now coming to the point where I'm looking to take my Vehicross to the next level...and all the information I'm finding is long out of date.
02/22/2020, 06:27 AM
Mile High VX

A lot of the group has moved over to Facebook. This forum was down for quite some time and they took that avenue to keep the group alive.
02/22/2020, 04:27 PM
JoFotoz

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Originally Posted by jonnybegood

*blows dust off thread*

Does anyone have any current information on the Kirby skid-plates? I'm only now coming to the point where I'm looking to take my Vehicross to the next level...and all the information I'm finding is long out of date.

Kilby plates no longer made...you may get lucky and find a used one for sale.
Depending on the type of Off Roading you do..and how much lift you have , the three piece Trooper skid plate set is used by many...and bolts right on.
Getting harder to find...but better overall than the Kilby IMO.

( side note)...I saw you were look for Jon / VXorado...he no longer has a Vx...though he gets on the VX FB page now and then.
Swing by and use the search function there..pretty much everything possible has been asked and answered ...and if ya cant find it..shout out :)

Cheers

Jo
05/06/2020, 10:36 AM
jimmyray

Nice job on this undercarriage protection. Well worth the money in my opinion!!!
06/11/2020, 10:54 PM
SwissBliss

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Originally Posted by JoFotoz

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonnybegood

*blows dust off thread*

Does anyone have any current information on the Kirby skid-plates? I'm only now coming to the point where I'm looking to take my Vehicross to the next level...and all the information I'm finding is long out of date.

Kilby plates no longer made...you may get lucky and find a used one for sale.
Depending on the type of Off Roading you do..and how much lift you have , the three piece Trooper skid plate set is used by many...and bolts right on.
Getting harder to find...but better overall than the Kilby IMO.

( side note)...I saw you were look for Jon / VXorado...he no longer has a Vx...though he gets on the VX FB page now and then.
Swing by and use the search function there..pretty much everything possible has been asked and answered ...and if ya cant find it..shout out :)

Cheers

Jo

Hey Joe, your PMs are full and I hope you can read this:

Hey buddy, glad to see you are still active. I am desperately wanting to custom order that Rock Bumper. Is there any way in the world you could help me out? Also, would it accomodate a winch, ideally on the inside, but the outside would work as well.

Give me a text or call at (469) 955-1160, as I am way more active on the facebook group (I am JiveTurk).

Will eventually build something very close to yours with cool metallic paint, 3-6" lift, amazing suspension, and rhino lined side cladding. Also going to build the engine and super charge it with a 500hp goal, once I finish exterior, suspension, etc.

Thanks,

Doug

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