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PostSubject: Skids by Defensive Designs   Skids by Defensive Designs Icon_minitimeSun Sep 01, 2013 8:02 pm

Well here is the first installment of the skids that i am now building.  This skid is for the entire engine covering it from front to back.  I have the transmission skid and the transfer/xover tube skid getting ready to be cut this week.  

Enjoy!
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PostSubject: Re: Skids by Defensive Designs   Skids by Defensive Designs Icon_minitimeMon Sep 02, 2013 8:44 am

I've said it before, but I'll say it again, those look awesome!  The OD is a particularly nice touch.  Are you going to go all the way back and do up a gas tank skid?

And have you come up with a logo to emblazon them with?
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PostSubject: Re: Skids by Defensive Designs   Skids by Defensive Designs Icon_minitimeMon Sep 02, 2013 4:02 pm

Yes I will do all the way back to the gas tank.  The issue is not alot of people buy the fuel tank skid.  Buti will have one built.  As far as the logo yes I have a logo set up amd the production skid will have it cut into it.  I just got back from the cutters and ee also cut my new plate bumper today as well as some skids.  I will be ordering material and will be cutting the transmission and transfer case skids as soon as that is delivered.
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PostSubject: Re: Skids by Defensive Designs   Skids by Defensive Designs Icon_minitimeMon Sep 02, 2013 9:55 pm

Looks great. Nice work.

Needs some skid marks on it though.
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PostSubject: Re: Skids by Defensive Designs   Skids by Defensive Designs Icon_minitimeMon Sep 02, 2013 11:00 pm

well i have one...from when i mounted it...lol....
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PostSubject: Re: Skids by Defensive Designs   Skids by Defensive Designs Icon_minitimeTue Sep 03, 2013 2:52 am

any sneak previews on the plate bumper?
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PostSubject: Re: Skids by Defensive Designs   Skids by Defensive Designs Icon_minitimeTue Sep 03, 2013 9:03 am

Nope not yet ..got everything cut ...just waiting for some time to start putting it together...
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PostSubject: Re: Skids by Defensive Designs   Skids by Defensive Designs Icon_minitimeTue Sep 03, 2013 9:12 pm

Looks great man! I love the little "secret door"!
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PostSubject: Re: Skids by Defensive Designs   Skids by Defensive Designs Icon_minitimeTue Sep 03, 2013 10:41 pm

i should have everything bent tomorrow for the new bumper...and hopefully start putting it together this weekend.  I will also (if all goes well) have the other skids cut and MAYBE bent and start to build them...so far this week is turning out to be one of those weeks...definitely gonna have to go to the dentist as i shattered a tooth tonight eating dinner.  so the plans may get pushed off....gggrrrrrrrrrr
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PostSubject: Re: Skids by Defensive Designs   Skids by Defensive Designs Icon_minitimeWed Sep 04, 2013 10:15 pm

What would be different on an 08 model? How much?
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PostSubject: Re: Skids by Defensive Designs   Skids by Defensive Designs Icon_minitimeWed Sep 04, 2013 10:36 pm

the 07-09 dont have the oil filter on the bottom of the motor..so no access door..$300...

on another note i have the transmission skid and the transfer case skid all bent up and ready to put together.  ill have those installed on Saturday.

I also got the new bumper pieces all bent up and its also ready to be put together.  Ill be installing an engine skid this saturday for a customer and be cutting a new skid for another customer and some sliders too...whew...lots of work but well worth it!!
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PostSubject: Re: Skids by Defensive Designs   Skids by Defensive Designs Icon_minitimeWed Sep 04, 2013 10:50 pm

You get the pictures?
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PostSubject: Re: Skids by Defensive Designs   Skids by Defensive Designs Icon_minitimeWed Sep 04, 2013 11:31 pm

sure did thanks man...i appreciate it..
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PostSubject: Re: Skids by Defensive Designs   Skids by Defensive Designs Icon_minitimeThu Sep 05, 2013 12:02 am

Looks great Mike! Tweet sent out!!
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PostSubject: Re: Skids by Defensive Designs   Skids by Defensive Designs Icon_minitimeThu Sep 05, 2013 12:21 am

thanks man...i appreciate it...cant wait to get all these done...and my new bumper...lol
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