Group Buy: Gas Tank Skid Plates

[SlickRockFab]

Hi Everyone,

Several people expressed interest in getting a group buy started for the stainless steel gas tank skid plates that I offer.

The skid plates are manufactured from 3/16 304 stainless steel that is CNC laser cut, and then bent using a CNC press break. The use of the CNC machinery ensures that each skid plate is identical and will fit properly.

Group buy price
5 – 9 $175.00
10 – 20 $170.00

Shipping has been averaging $25 - $35 depending on location. I can also arrange to ship multiple skid plates in the same container. For instance if there are several people that want to split shipping and are located on the same area.

Please post here if you want to get in on the group buy so I will know how many skid plates we need. The cut off date for the group buy will be 4/26/2004 and they will be available approximately 3 weeks after the group buy closes (mid May).

Pictures can be seen here
http://www.slickrockfabrication.com/d90skid.htm
http://www.slickrockfabrication.com/proddetail.asp?prod=D90skid


Thanks,

Dave

[flippedrover]

I'm in need of a new skid.

[Joe P]

Count me in!

Joe

[Joe P]

Someone mentioned something about the threaded holes for the antisway bars in the Wanted thread. I wanted to make sure that your plates have these.

Joe

[SlickRockFab]

Hi Joe,

I can add holes to the skid plate in the appropriate location. Then a lock nut and bolt could be used to hold the sway bar in place.

[flippedrover]

Who needs sway bars???

[OCD90]

I'm in. Thanks!

[jones90]

i'll buy one...

[bugula]

rear sway bar? did the 90 even come with one? ;)

i'm definitely in need of a skid, i'm in.

[Chaucer]

I'll take one with holes for the rear sway bar. Selling my plain skid plate after I get this one!

[PT94D90]

Ditto here. One with sway bar holes.

[Joe P]

I'll take one with the holes as well.

Joe

[COSteve]

Dave,
Is the NAS 90 and NAS 110 the same?
I would be interested.
COSteve

[flippedrover]

Where's your tank located and how big is it? The 90 has a 15 gallon tank that is just infront of the rear cross member.

[dave_lucas]

The D90 gas tank skid is different than the 110.

With that said….. I would like to look at the skid on your 110 and see if it would be worthwhile to make some. Is that that something that we could arrange Steve?

[COSteve]

Dave,
Yes !!, Just let me know when and where and we can arrange at meet. I live in South Denver. COSteve

[SlickRockFab]

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to give you an update since the group buy closes on Monday.

We have 9 people that are in the group buy so far. Please let me know if I missed you or post here if you would like to be added to the list.

Tyler K
Joe P
Torrence S
Craig J
Keith D
Will S
Phil T
Paul H
Glenn G

As a result of adding the sway bar holes the skids they might take a little bit longer than originally planned. We will need to make a prototype and test fit it. But it should not set things back more that a week or two.

Have a great weekend!
:cool:

[JimC]

Oh what the heck, count me in. I need a plat with holes. No rush.

[Mark Valentine]

I'll put in an order for one with holes for the sway bar. Thanks.

[kiefffff]

Count me in too. Take one with sway bar holes. Thanks.

[mpodgorski]

Hey Dave

I would like one with no sway- bar holes. I got my kick plate, great communication, fast shipping, and awesome quality.

thanks dave,
martin

[dave_lucas]

Hi Everyone,

The group buy has been locked as of today with a total of 13 People in the group buy (Including Martin).

**All skid plates will have the 4 small mounting holes in them for the anti sway bar**

[Chaucer]

Martin,

(Not trying to take business away from Dave)...

I have one of Dave's skid plates from the previous run. Does not have holes for the anti-sway bar. It has not been installed yet. I can send you mine after I get a new one from Dave...

Same price Dave's asking...

[dave_lucas]

Hi Will,

No problem, if you guys can work something out and both end up with what you want that would be great. But please let me know in the next day or two so I can change my order size :)

[mpodgorski]

that would be fine Will. I know that Dave has closed the order call with me on the list for the one with the holes so either one of us can let him know that we have switched

How would you like the payment
email me @mpodgorski@landrovertortlaud.com

[Chaucer]

Sent both you and Dave an e-mail.

[dave_lucas]

Will,

I did not get your message :(

Can you please resend it to the following email address?

dave_lucas@comcast.net

[Mils]

Dave - I would like to purchase a s/s gas tank skid plate. I have a '95 stock D-90/ My email address at work is: Emiller@pop400.gsfc.nasa.gov. My work phone # is:301-286-8727.

Thanks - EMM

[norros]

Dave,

Probably a day late and a dollar short but you still 'gots' any of this piece of hardware ?

95 D90 SW ...

The plate on there looks a bit rusty and it's got other holes in it but they aren't filled with anything, so I guess I need the one without holes. I don't know what the sway bars look like, the truck has been like this since I got it.

Also if you have them, how much is the shipping to TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32308 ??

AND, I emailed you about some ROCK SLIDERS and was wondering if you had those...?

THANKS

Nicholas Orros

[dmarchand]

Nick, how rusty is it? If it's surface, I would pull it, sand blast and galvanize it. Cheap and easy if you missed the group buy. Otherwise, maybe get a used one and have that galvied while you use your existing one.

Just possibilities if Dave can't accomodate you....

[norros]

ahhh... good idea

I can see some spots just by looking at it and I dread to think of what it looks like underneath, kind of like the pictures on the 'slickrock' website.
I don't think this guy is alive, I'm going to take your suggestion and run ... and on top of that buy the Bill Burke Sliders...

thx & cheers,

Nicholas

[JimC]

Nick - you can step in and buy the skid I had spoken for if you want - my project slowed down and it will just be sitting in my garage for awhile.

[norros]

Jim,

Ten-Fo'

I'm on it, Thanks.

Nicholas

[JimC]

Ok, then its done - hope you get more use out of it than I would. I'll just get in next time they come up. Cheers - Jim

[Glenn_Guinto]

...I don't think this guy is alive, I'm going to take your suggestion and run ... and on top of that buy the Bill Burke Sliders...

thx & cheers,

Nicholas


Who died? :confused

[dave_lucas]

"Who died"

Not me :cool:

I am still alive and kicking :grin

But I think he was saying that his skid plate was dead and that he was going to run with Dave M's advice.
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Anyhow,

Sorry for the lack of updates. The skid plates are moving along just fine and will be ready to go in about two weeks. I have made a prototype of the skid with the sway bar holes and everything looks great.

thanks

Dave

[mhansen]

Dave fit the prototype on my 90, and I have to say it is KICK ASS! It is 10 times stronger than stock. If you bent it, (which you wont), you will have bigger problems than a bent skid plate. For instance a missing rear cross member or a rear axel. It is just plain bomber.

After the old skid plate was off, I was stunned at how much rust was actually under the tank. I was also amazed at how flimsy the sock unit is. It is like 12 gage sheet metal with a pieces of light tubing, like electrical conduit, welded to the front.

[norros]

Hey Dave,

Any update on the skid-plates ?


Nicholas Orros

[Mils]

Please include me in the group buy. Please advise about payment method. Email me at: Emiller@pop400.gsfc.nasa.gov or call 301-286-8727. Thanks - EMM

[dave_lucas]

Hi Everyone,

The gas tank skid plates from the group buy will be ready to ship out Thursday. I have sent everyone that was part of the group buy an email or PM with the details. If you did not get it or if you have questions please feel free to send me and email or PM (information is in my bio on this site)

Thanks,

Dave Lucas

[chrisvonc]

Dave, late in the game I know but any unclaimed skid plates still available? Looked under mine and its in sad shape. LOL

[mchombeau]

If you have any more, I'll take one as well.
Mike

[dave_lucas]

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to give an update :)

Anyone that was part of the original group buy has till the end of this week to pay for your skid plate. After Sunday June 27 I will let the other people that posted here or emailed me wanting one after the group buy ended have first dibs.

Thanks,

Dave

[norros]

Dave,

I just got my skid-plate, looks tight...
Very nice... I appreciate it !

Word to everyone... Get one!

Thanks again,

Nicholas Orros

[dave_lucas]

:blush

Glad you like it :grin

[rover4x4]

do they accomadate the rear sway bar?

[flippedrover]

Yes. They have the holes for it.

[dave_lucas]

Hi Phillip,

All of the skid plates have the sway bar holes now.

As soon as I get my digital camera back I will put some updated pictures on my site.

[rover4x4]

cool. I have seen the photos of the on the website.

[cgalpin]

I thought i'd just give my kudos to Dave on an excellent product. My old on ewas truly shot and the new one fits awsome. Be prepared for a heck of a time getting the bolts out.

The only improvement you could make is ship it with a tap (10mm 1.5 thread) and replacemnt bolts, because your gonna need both :)

charles

[dave_lucas]

Hi Charles,

Good idea with the Tap, I added it as an option on the skid plate page.

I figured it would be better to add it as a selectable option. This way people that already have a tap of that size or people that live in dry climates that feel that they do not need it will not have to incur the additional cost.

http://www.slickrockfabrication.com/proddetail.asp?prod=D90skid

6 mounting bolts and 6 washers are included with every skid plate. If for some reason you did not receive them send me an email.

[cgalpin]

Hi Charles,

Good idea with the Tap, I added it as an option on the skid plate page.

I figured it would be better to add it as a selectable option. This way people that already have a tap of that size or people that live in dry climates that feel that they do not need it will not have to incur the additional cost.

http://www.slickrockfabrication.com/proddetail.asp?prod=D90skid

6 mounting bolts and 6 washers are included with every skid plate. If for some reason you did not receive them send me an email.

The box arrived beat to all hell, and no hardware. I just assumed it wasn't provided :)

Not to worry as I just went to Lowes and got some (installed a couple weeks back).

Nice to see you taking feedback!

charles

[dave_lucas]

"The box arrived beat to all hell, and no hardware. I just assumed it wasn't provided"
:eek: :angry

Sorry that the box arrived damaged :( was everything else ok with the exception of the missing bolts/washers?


"Nice to see you taking feedback"

I really appreciate feedback, it gives me a chance to make my business/ products better and keep you guys happy :pimp


Anyone else receive a damaged box? If so I might have to look into different packaging options. After all we do not want any scratches on that bling bling stainless unless it was from the trail of course :cool:

[cgalpin]

Anyone else receive a damaged box? If so I might have to look into different packaging options. After all we do not want any scratches on that bling bling stainless unless it was from the trail of course :cool:

LOL. Yeah, the thing is so damn thick, nothing could hurt it. No problems with the skid itself - fit like a glove. My guess is due to the weight it gets dropped rather heavily every chance they get :)

I have pics on the camera, I just haven't had time to post them, but will.

charles