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Old Mar 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)
 
Old Mar 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)
 
Old Mar 18, 2011 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by flynnr
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
 
Old Mar 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!
 
Old Mar 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!
 
Old Mar 18, 2011 | 06:00 PM
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Jesus, really?
 
Old Mar 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
 
Old Mar 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.
 
Old Mar 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?
 
Old Mar 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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