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Old 03-17-2011, 09:15 PM
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does anybody have any custom skid plates for there lowered ride. i am getting ready to lower mine and i need some idea on skid plates, and what to use, and cost. thanks(pics would help alot)
 
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Old 03-18-2011, 12:38 AM
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go jack a stop sign or something similar thats big, zip tie the **** out of it up under your car!

or you can do what i did and pay $320 and get a panzer plate (best upgrade of my life)
 
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Old 03-18-2011, 10:51 AM
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or you can do what i did and pay $320 and get a panzer plate (best upgrade of my life)
this. worth the money i promise. http://www.dieselgeek.com/servlet/Detail?no=375
 
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Old 03-18-2011, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by CCA4
this. worth the money i promise. http://www.dieselgeek.com/servlet/Detail?no=375
Says the guy at stock height.

Panzer plates are great!
 
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Old 03-18-2011, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by NickBroderick
Says the guy at stock height.
lol i've needed it a few times, even at my altitude!
 
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Old 03-18-2011, 06:00 PM
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Jesus, really?
 
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Old 03-18-2011, 06:10 PM
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yeah the speed bumps around here are no joke, i've only scraped a couple times but my car isn't even low lol
 
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Old 03-18-2011, 06:56 PM
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i hit a small pothole today and heard a crack, a mile later i saw an oil light, i look back see smoke. I turn around and head home, i trailed all 5 quarts of oil 1 mile in a thick *** line. ( going to get a video tommorow)

GET A SKID PLATE i just ordered mine.
 
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Old 03-18-2011, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by NickBroderick
Says the guy at stock height.

Panzer plates are great!
didnt you still crack your oil pan even with the skid plate on?
 
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Old 03-19-2011, 10:54 AM
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Tranny pan, still haven't had a problem with the oil pan.
 


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