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06-08-2017, 05:04 PM
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ProTEKt Skid Plate Install and Review
Got a set of ProTEKT skid plates for my 86 from Mitch T on here.
Great addition to my car, it's lowered on TRD springs so I had problems with scraping as you can see in the pictures. The skid plates were an easy install and took the pain out of scraping as the plates are now taking the strain and not my bumper. Slight scraps all along the underside of the bumper:  First pick up a set of push pin pliers, I got mine for $10 from harbor freight and they made taking the pins in and out so much easier. Take out all of the push pins and the ones with the philips head:  I left the push pins on towards the back of the plastic guard and just pulled down the front to get my hands underneath to install the bolts. The first push pin on each side of the bumper is reused to hold on the skid plate on, so if you're looking at the car the first pin on the far left and the far right are reused. This helps align the skid plate correctly too. When I was aligning mine I followed the curves of the underside of the front bumper so everything was flush.  I used spring clamps to hold the skid plate in place while I drilled the holes. All the holes in the skid plates are countersunk so the nuts are protected from wear. Once all the holes were drilled I bolted the plate in placed and tightened the bolts. I then did the same for the center piece and other side.   Easy install and well worth it for the peace of mind I now have coming out of drive ways and parking lots. Very happy with them and wish I had them on my car much sooner. The week after I installed these I gave my car to a valet, on returning my car to me the valet guy drove my car way too quick up a slight slope and I could hear a lot of scraping, I wasn't impressed with the valet but thankfully the scraping didn't damage my car thanks to the skid plates. Would definitely recommend. You can pick a set up off of amazon $169.95 with free shipping. |
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06-08-2017, 05:17 PM
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This is exactly what I've been looking for, thanks for posting!
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06-24-2017, 11:14 AM
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There's a 6 page thread on the skid plates: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...ghlight=protek
They maybe cheaper if you order them direct: http://protektskidplates.com/index.html |
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11-21-2017, 12:39 AM
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Are they absolutely silent when you scrape on them? I hate being embraced
 when that happens.
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