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02-11-2016, 09:21 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2014
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Skid Plates
Hello All,
Hope everyone is enjoying their day!
We r relatively new to the SMB world and wondering what r you'll using for skid plates?
George
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02-11-2016, 09:43 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Newark, CA
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Our 4WD SMB has a lot more ground clearance than typical 4WD SUVs and pickups so I've never worried about having skid plates. When in doubt, my wife is an excellent spotter!
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Jack
'01 Ford EB50p Quigley 4WD
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02-11-2016, 02:05 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Flagstaff, AZ
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Some mostly negative feedback in this thread but mainly related to transmission pan cooling. http://www.sportsmobileforum.com/for...ates-4609.html
My two cents is if you need skid plates any passengers in the van are not having much fun.
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2005 E350 RB 6.0 PSD for extended fun
1989 Landcruiser FJ62 for local fun
2011 VW TDI Golf for hwy fun
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02-11-2016, 05:48 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: TN
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Most folks don't run them on vans but I think Ujoint offers some. I have seen some custom ones on the rear of EB vans to protect water tanks, underfloor boxes, air compressors etc. I don't think they're very necessary on most vans though for all reasons above.
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02-11-2016, 09:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Rancho Nuevo (Cabo/Todos Santos) B.C.S. and San Diego, CA
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We have provide a few custom skid plates for customers.
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Four time Baja 1000 winner, four time Baja 500 winner. Solo'ed the Baja 1000 to LaPaz/Cabo twice.
4-Wheeling since 1972, Desert Racing since 1989.
AgileOffRoad.com
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02-11-2016, 10:55 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: San Francisco/Nevada City
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Just steer around the rocks!
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02-12-2016, 03:19 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Rancho Nuevo (Cabo/Todos Santos) B.C.S. and San Diego, CA
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Just crush them!
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Four time Baja 1000 winner, four time Baja 500 winner. Solo'ed the Baja 1000 to LaPaz/Cabo twice.
4-Wheeling since 1972, Desert Racing since 1989.
AgileOffRoad.com
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02-12-2016, 10:22 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
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Thanks for all the input.
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02-12-2016, 10:29 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
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Thanks for all the input. I was a bit nervous about being so exposed on the underside. I feel much better about heading out into challenging terrain now that I know how you'll are rolling.
Ramsey, The first thing we did upon our arrival into CA last year was to have your RIP kit and additional springs installed. Unfortunately, we did not get to meet as you were in Baja. We did meet John, who did a super install. Just want to say Thanks for a great product.
George
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02-14-2016, 02:03 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Bishop, CA
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Ramsey, That skid looks familiar
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