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GreyDak
Dodge Dakota
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11/19/2002
23:49:37
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 Subject: Worthless skid plate group?
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Just a question to those of you with the skid plate group options on your dakotas. I read in another post that it's just a worthless piece. When I think of "skid plate group" I think of nice thick metal. Is it really just plastic?
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Funkycheeze
Dodge Dakota
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11/20/2002
00:17:12
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not at all - its a group of metal plates that cover the front steering gear and suspension/axle, the transfer case and fuel tank (3 separate plates - 1 for each section)
very useful if you anticipate heading off the beaten path once or twice
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Buggy-Bumpers
Dodge Dakota
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11/20/2002
01:02:22
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Well, I guess you had check it out yourself. I have the 01 QC SLT w/skidplates and yes they are a composit material, NOT metal. It is possible that they did change them for 03, but not likely, DC doesn't do awhole lot of changes when they don't won't to spend money.
01 QC SLT Plus
4.7 ltr Auto FT4WD
LSD HD TT 3.92
4WABS
Acces Tonneau Cover
Beter Built Nerf Bars
Power Tail Gate Lock
AMSOIL Through out
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custman
Dodge Dakota
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11/20/2002
07:06:57
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2003 Quad 5.9l...skid plates are metal. I checked a couple of 2002 Daks. on lot and they were composite. DC must have changed for 2003 back to metal.
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GreyDak
Dodge Dakota
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11/20/2002
12:38:20
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You'd think that DC would push their "upgraded" skid plates more if they really did change them all from composite to metal. I'll talk to the dealer when I order and if I can get metal, I'll get it, otherwise I'm gonna just say the heck with that. Thanks guys!
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Jeffro
Dodge Dakota
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11/20/2002
13:19:38
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My '99 has all metal plates. The stupid fasteners for skid plate were those funky clip/thread fastners (don't know technical term). They broke when removed for t-case oil change, so replaced with grade 8 nuts and bolts.
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Dr.Dakota
Dodge Dakota
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11/20/2002
13:31:09
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On my '01, the forward plates are composite and the one over the gas tank is steel (corrogated-really strong). I've looked into aftermarket plates and there is a place out here is South Cal (Escondido to be exact) called Xtreme Fabrications that will make them custom for you.
If Dweishaar would chime in, I think this may be the guy that made his front plate. He's made plates for my buddies Pathfinder and they came out awesome. I'm just saving up some bucks before I make an appt. with him.
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Funkycheeze
Dodge Dakota
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11/20/2002
23:30:56
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all the plates on my '02 CC dak are metal - i got it not too long ago (right at the end of the model year) so that might make the difference
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macman37
Dodge Dakota
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11/21/2002
10:16:27
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Aren't composites good for people who don't go offroad that often? I don't, and I'm happy I don't have the weight of steel plates. Plus I've read (in the Offroad forum) that the composites might be better (again, for guys like me who don't go offroad a lot) because if you prang them they've got more "give" than steel does and they'll spring back. Steel will just bend and dent.
Just another two bits...
jim
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mpil1
GenIII
11/21/2002
12:05:46
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When I ordered my truck I didn't get the skid plate group; I'm glad I didn't because I think they were still doing the composite material. Now I went to the dealer a few weeks back and asked about ordering skids. I asked him what they are making them out of now, and he said they are indeed back to metal. However, I haven't gotten mine yet to see just how good they are.
Mpil1
'02 SXT CC, 3.9L, 5-spd, 4x4...Not Enough Mods Yet!!! Next spring and summer will be busy!!
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Dean
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11/21/2002
16:25:53
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With the plastis plates you also loose approx. 4-1/2" to 6" of ground clearance pending on the spot measured, I put mine under the house.
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dweishaar
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11/21/2002
17:50:28
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since i've been asked to chime in...here goes...
my fab guy is actually up in Fallbrook, and he has a waiting list of 3-4 weeks. (sorry Doc, can't give up all my secrets) but as for the "well i only off-road ______ times a year" in my experience it only takes one outing or unseen rock to turn a fun outing to a very bad day. paying the extra 100.00-200.00 bucks is the difference of having a cool dent to show your friends on monday and showing your frinds your cool 1980 civic ex loaner while your dak is hung up in the shop getting a new transfer case or fuel tank. The reason you get this stuff is so you don't have to pay later. Go big or go home. IMHO
One Eyed Fox
The Baja Dak
Have you jumped a dak..........lately?
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