Skid plate for a 6" Fabtech
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Look at some other lift kit manufactures. On my '05 Silverado I have a 6" Skyjacker lift with there skid plate that attaches to the lower Skyjacker subframe, I then installed a Rancho skid plate that attaches to the front lower control arm bolts and runs up to the trucks frame behind the bumper. You can see this in my lastest photo album.
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Why would you want to have a rancho Skid Plate with a Fabtech Lift? That doesn't make sense to me? Just curious...:lol:
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I'm not necessarily looking for a Rancho. I would actually prefer one that's not branded at all. I'm more asking about skid plates that will actually work with the Fabtech.
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Oh okay man well which ever you choose some how you should be able to mod it very easily to work! I'm guessing most aren't that thick and could do some fab work too it pretty easy! Do you still have that Boylift forsale? I might have to jump on that here in a week or two!
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Yeah i was looking at one on Ebay for $149 and only $10 shipping is a damn good deal..
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Rockstarr, the reason for the double skid plate is for more protection and they reinforce the front suspension when off-roading. If you look at my photo album you can see the Rancho skid plate thats at a angle, then the Skyjacker plate is mounted flat under the suspension subframe so the two skid plate blend into each other. This works great when rolling over logs, rocks etc...
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Oh okay that's a pretty good idea then!
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Hey jmanb, take a look at the BDS suspension kit for your truck. It looks like the skid plate will work with the Fabtech kit. Might need a little modification. Most likely you will have to special order it seperately from a BDS dealer.
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Thanks for the tip. I'll check that out.
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Welcome to the club, pray1140. Thanks for verifing the BDS skid plate.
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While this is an old thread I thought I'd add to it, as I am looking for a skid plate to work with my 6" Fabtech, as well. With none available on Fabtech's site I emailed them and received a response from Armen Mosikian, a Fabtech tech manager:
"The only skid plate we offer is our desert guard with skid plate, like the one in the photo. We no longer manufacture them and are blowing them out for 250.00 plus freight if you are interested, they will not work with a body lift. Give me a call if interested,
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Armen Mosikian
Tech Manager
Fabtech Motorsports
4331 Eucalyptus Ave
Chino, Ca. 91710
909-597-7800
877-432-2832
Ext. 2236
Fax. 909-597-7185
www.fabtechmotorsports.com"
At 250 bucks plus S&H if I didn't already have winch plans for that location I would consider picking that up. However, it won't work for my needs. I did, however, ask Armen if it was ok to post this information and he said certainly ... and that individuals interested could either email or call; they'll be sold at that price to anyone until supplies run out.
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"The only skid plate we offer is our desert guard with skid plate, like the one in the photo. We no longer manufacture them and are blowing them out for 250.00 plus freight if you are interested, they will not work with a body lift. Give me a call if interested,
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Armen Mosikian
Tech Manager
Fabtech Motorsports
4331 Eucalyptus Ave
Chino, Ca. 91710
909-597-7800
877-432-2832
Ext. 2236
Fax. 909-597-7185
www.fabtechmotorsports.com"
At 250 bucks plus S&H if I didn't already have winch plans for that location I would consider picking that up. However, it won't work for my needs. I did, however, ask Armen if it was ok to post this information and he said certainly ... and that individuals interested could either email or call; they'll be sold at that price to anyone until supplies run out.
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