Bud Built skids
08-14-2006, 02:51 PM
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Bud Built skids (pics)
who here has one.any problems, i pick mine up tomorrow i onl here good things about them so i know that im going to love it
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08-14-2006, 03:45 PM
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It is great. It will protect your vehicle very well, and is tougher than nails. I have bounced and landed the weight of the truck on it several times, and no issues.
That being said, the bolt system they use to attach the skid to the xmember sucks. i beat on mine, and i ended up destroying the skid plate just to get it off. The bolts were so stuck that drilling them out didn't work, heat didn't work, finally had to grind in and rip them out with pliers, demolishing the skid plate in the process. Its great to have a smooth belly, but i for one am changing to regular bolts. An ocasional snag is better than not being able to remove the skid plate.
However, like I said, you can't beat them for toughness.
That being said, the bolt system they use to attach the skid to the xmember sucks. i beat on mine, and i ended up destroying the skid plate just to get it off. The bolts were so stuck that drilling them out didn't work, heat didn't work, finally had to grind in and rip them out with pliers, demolishing the skid plate in the process. Its great to have a smooth belly, but i for one am changing to regular bolts. An ocasional snag is better than not being able to remove the skid plate.
However, like I said, you can't beat them for toughness.
08-14-2006, 05:49 PM
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I am sure the 1st are diff than a 3rd gen.
Mine is bad to the bone. I am now a ton more confident about the front end protection.
I had no problems at all putting mine on. It is not going anywhere.
Mine is bad to the bone. I am now a ton more confident about the front end protection.
I had no problems at all putting mine on. It is not going anywhere.
08-14-2006, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ecchamberlin
I am sure the 1st are diff than a 3rd gen.
Mine is bad to the bone. I am now a ton more confident about the front end protection.
I had no problems at all putting mine on. It is not going anywhere.
Mine is bad to the bone. I am now a ton more confident about the front end protection.
I had no problems at all putting mine on. It is not going anywhere.
i landed on mine HARD at least a dozen times at paragon, and it was tough as can be! love it!
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08-14-2006, 08:19 PM
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Not sure how the 3rd skids go on. I was just assuming he'd use the same hardware, so that the skid was smooth on the bottom...mabye not? Anyway, its a top notch product, like i said, and i'm glad you are getting one.
08-15-2006, 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by lee
i landed on mine HARD at least a dozen times at paragon, and it was tough as can be! love it!
08-15-2006, 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by neliconcept
Im about to get one since im about to destroy my stock skids here in the weekend upcoming. Ive seen some ppl hit hard ÅÅÅÅ with em and they looked good after.. easy to repair I bet to
just throw on a couple squirts of paint to cover the scratches if you want, and youre done
08-15-2006, 05:40 PM
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went and got them today. will try to put them on tomorrow and with some pics. Bud was very nice to dill with,a stand up guy.and he had a pair of dana 60s for the taco.
08-15-2006, 06:44 PM
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SHHHH! Don't give his secrets away Trav. LOL
Hey man much Thanks for the offer today I definately appreciate that and I think it says alot about your character. Thanks again. :bigclap:
Hey man much Thanks for the offer today I definately appreciate that and I think it says alot about your character. Thanks again. :bigclap:
08-16-2006, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Travs97
here they are before paint.when the rain stops i'll try to paint them so i can get them on
08-17-2006, 04:13 AM
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Originally Posted by midiwall
Be sure to prime them first! ...and degrease them even before that.
Hey "fella", your coming to Tellico this weekend right?
08-17-2006, 05:50 AM
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no im not going to tellico.but i did prime them with the rustoleum stuff and rolled the bed liner stuff on them. should get them put on tonight.
08-17-2006, 06:21 AM
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Mind takin' pics of the underside after you mount them? I'd be interested to see it mounted up close. And mind fortelling what the final damage ($) was after shipping?
08-17-2006, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by OutdoorLiving
Mind takin' pics of the underside after you mount them? I'd be interested to see it mounted up close. And mind fortelling what the final damage ($) was after shipping?
Just so you know they are $450 plus shipping but Travis picked his up! Finally we have something in NC that is worth a damn!
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