there's a ton of info on this subject and the skid plates. Use the search function and you'll find many threads discussing it, How-To's, and a ton of pictures of installs. It really is worth your time to search and read past threads, they have so much info you'll be glad you did. Plus they mention other topics and you'll end up getting other info.
Just for reference, here's a link to 2 other VXers with front skid plates "custom made". May get some input from Silver Bullet. ALC had his made by somebody else.
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=23921
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/sh...00&ppuser=4590