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Fourxfore
Dodge Dakota
8/14/2001
23:38:53
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Anyone looking for fabricated steel Skid plate for a Dakota 4X4 2000 and up? I had one made for my truck and it turned out great. My stock plate cracked at the area where it bolts down first weekend out. We always scrap and center out when we go out especially when its muddy! I was the only one not to have the Metal plate. If you are intrested send me an e-mail. I have yet to find anyone who makes these.
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Blizzard
Gen III
8/15/2001
07:56:57
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I wouldn't mind taking a look at what you've got. Any pics? Prolly cost an arm and a leg to ship a hunk o' steel like that across the country though, eh?
Thanksss
'01 QC 4x4
5.9L, 3.92 LSD, loaded
www.geocities.com/blizzzzard69
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fourxfore
Dodge Dakota
8/15/2001
12:58:35
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I work for a transportation company and would do it for cost. I'll send the pix's to you. Works great and is very easy to install with a floor jack.
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umStefa
Dodge Dakota
8/15/2001
18:19:49
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I definatly wouldn't mind having a look at those pic's as well,
also, do you got a aprox. weight so I can calc shipping (canada)
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Craig
Dodge Dakota
8/16/2001
10:37:00
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I might be interested too if they are reasonably priced. I could keep a set in case I damage the factory plastic plates. Thanks in advance.
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Glen
Gen III
8/16/2001
10:49:22
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Hey, sounds like a good idea, i'd like to see the pics, and how much would it cost for a complete set. (i dont have the factory ones). Thanks.
Glen
'01, CC, SLT, 4.7, Auto, 3.55 LS
Gibson single catback. Z-tube.
Jet Chip Stage II. 180 T-Stat. Bosch 4417s.
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Blckdak
Gen III
8/16/2001
11:46:35
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Include me in on those pics & pricing as well!
Thanks
Erin
2000 CC 4x4 Sport
Magnaflow Exhaust, Z-Tube, Runnin AMSOIL
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hubba bubba
Dodge Dakota
8/16/2001
14:19:18
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Meeeeeeee 2
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fourxfore
Dodge Dakota
8/16/2001
15:39:09
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Hey Bubba How do I send pictures to you? I need an E-mail address and I'll hook you up.
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johnc
Gen III
8/16/2001
16:00:21
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Hey Fourxfore,
I'd like to see the pics, too.
Haven't trashed my factory plates yet but ya never know. Where do you ship from?
TIA,
00 Sport,cc,4.7,4X4,auto,3.92sg,
Quickd air,Flowmaster,180 tstat,
68mm tb, Mobil 1, and a Bernd Box
jc
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johnc
Gen III
8/16/2001
16:05:24
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Hey Fourxfore,
I'd like to see the pics, too.
Haven't trashed my factory plates yet but ya never know. Where do you ship from?
TIA,
00 Sport,cc,4.7,4X4,auto,3.92sg,
Quickd air,Flowmaster,180 tstat,
68mm tb, Mobil 1, and a Bernd Box
jc
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Blizzard
Gen III
8/16/2001
16:35:37
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fourxfore,
Did you email the pics out? I haven't received 'em yet!
Thanks again
'01 QC 4x4
5.9L, 3.92 LSD, loaded
www.geocities.com/blizzzzard69
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fourxfore
Dodge Dakota
8/16/2001
16:40:41
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I have e-mailed all who have asked for them. I wonder what has happened. I still have them I will send again now. Please let me know if you get them. I e-mail pic's all the time.
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Jeff Garner
Dodge Dakota
8/16/2001
16:48:53
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Me too
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Mac10
Dodge Dakota
8/16/2001
19:11:46
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Me too, please.
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hubba bubba
Dodge Dakota
8/17/2001
18:04:56
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details details
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doch80
Dodge Dakota
8/18/2001
02:48:24
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my 4x4 didn't come with skid plates. who would have thought not to put skid plates.
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J. C. Brandon
Dodge Dakota
8/19/2001
14:37:51
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The skid plates on fourxfore's truck are very nice. I had a great look at them yesterday on the sand at Pismo, right after the factory front plate on my truck fell off after a series of whoop-de-doos ;-) That was the result of many earlier encounters with Sierra granite, so I was not at all surprised. Pretty sure I won't be ordering replacement plastic Mopar skid plates any time soon.
-J.
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Mike Manor
Dodge Dakota
8/21/2001
21:24:54
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My truck did not come with factory skid plates but from the sound of it they aren't worth much. Do they make steel skid plate that would fit a 2001 DAKOTA with a 4.7? Or do they have to be fabricated?
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Knobbyman
Dodge Dakota
8/26/2001
16:00:12
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I don't have my truck yet.. but I'm about to be getting one.. the skid plates are plastic? what kind of.. anyway could u send me those pictures as well?
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DIRTDEMON
Gen III
8/27/2001
14:50:59
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I would like to see the pic's
00 CC, 4X4 SPORT, 4.7, 3.55 LSD, GIBSON EXHAUST, K& N
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jimmeyjack
Dodge Dakota
8/27/2001
15:59:32
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The skid plates from dodge are made of stamped steel not plastic. I just got mine in and they look strong enough to me, maybe you guys are mistaking the plastic engine gravel gaurd for a skid plate. BTW the set cost 150.00 and some change, later.
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J. C. Brandon
Dodge Dakota
8/27/2001
16:17:22
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What year is your truck, jimmyjack?
The factory skidplates for the front suspension and transfer case on my 2000 are definitely plastic. Dodge calls them "composite" in the brochure. The fuel tank skidplate is steel.
I wonder if Mopar replacement skidplates are now steel instead of plastic.
-J.
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Blizzard
Gen III
8/27/2001
16:24:40
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All I know is the factory skid plates in '01 are "composite" too. They look beefy enuff, but all in all, they are still ... plastic.
'01 QC 4x4
5.9L, 3.92 LSD, loaded
www.geocities.com/blizzzzard69
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Fourxfore
Dodge Dakota
8/27/2001
20:46:29
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Mopar does not have anything but the composite skid plates available for the 2000 and newer Dakota's. Only steel plate is on the fuel tank.
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jimmeyjack
Dodge Dakota
8/28/2001
20:33:56
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Dam it your wright, crawled under the truck and discoverd the skids that my dealer didnt charge me to install were plastic. Now i know why, after they told me they were steel! dam jackass!!
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Mike Manor
Dodge Dakota
9/05/2001
20:54:35
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I made arrangements with Fourxfore after my first post to this site on 8-21-01 to buy the steel skid plates from him. Now it is 9-05-01 and I already have the plates on my truck. What took the longest was for me to be sure that these would fit my truck and that he was honest enough to send me the plates once he got my money. Well rest assured folks he shipped the plates from California to Michigan and they look great. I will test how strong they are, I am sure this hunting season on a stump or two.
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Knobbyman
Dodge Dakota
9/06/2001
08:26:17
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What was the shipping to Michigan? I'm down in Texas so I'd have to guess they'd be at least close to the same.
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fourxfore
Dodge Dakota
9/06/2001
15:50:47
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I have been shipping these to people for $35.00 my cost. This is dock to dock service and you would have to pickup at the local terminal generally by the airport. I can only ship for this amount to a major airport city. Generally it takes 3-5 days just depends on when I get them ready to send.
I would like to add that these plates will fit Durango's and Dakota's 2000 and newer RT's, Club & Quad cab.
I have been able to ship the hardware needed to install for those who have no plates at all for an additional $15.00.
Please send me a e-mail if interested. I do have pictures for those who have not seen them.
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fourxfore
Dodge Dakota
9/06/2001
15:54:56
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I have been shipping these to people for $35.00 my cost. This is dock to dock service and you would have to pickup at the local terminal generally by the airport. I can only ship for this amount to a major airport city. Generally it takes 3-5 days just depends on when I get them ready to send.
I would like to add that these plates will fit Durango's and Dakota's 2000 and newer RT's, Club & Quad cab.
I have been able to ship the hardware needed to install for those who have no plates at all for an additional $15.00.
Please send me a e-mail if interested. I do have pictures for those who have not seen them.
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fourxfore
Dodge Dakota
9/06/2001
16:17:29
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I have been shipping these to people for $35.00 my cost. This is dock to dock service and you would have to pickup at the local terminal generally by the airport. I can only ship for this amount to a major airport city. Generally it takes 3-5 days just depends on when I get them ready to send.
I would like to add that these plates will fit Durango's and Dakota's 2000 and newer RT's, Club & Quad cab.
I have been able to ship the hardware needed to install for those who have no plates at all for an additional $15.00.
Please send me a e-mail if interested. I do have pictures for those who have not seen them.
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fourxfore
Dodge Dakota
9/06/2001
16:17:48
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I have been shipping these to people for $35.00 my cost. This is dock to dock service and you would have to pickup at the local terminal generally by the airport. I can only ship for this amount to a major airport city. Generally it takes 3-5 days just depends on when I get them ready to send.
I would like to add that these plates will fit Durango's and Dakota's 2000 and newer RT's, Club & Quad cab.
I have been able to ship the hardware needed to install for those who have no plates at all for an additional $15.00.
Please send me a e-mail if interested. I do have pictures for those who have not seen them.
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KCDak
Dakota Enthusiast
9/07/2001
11:43:30
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I would love to see pictures too. I'm in Kansas City and would love to know what the total cost of one of these would cost me. I don't have one yet, so I would need the additional hardware.
Thanks,
Jason
'00 Sport Quad 4.7L 4x4 3.55
http://www.jnjanderson.com
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surferpug
Dodge Dakota
9/08/2001
01:35:15
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E-mail me the pics, i am really interested in the skidplates. With regard to the composite skidplates, the ones that are factory installed are indeed composite material, however the ones presented in the mopar catalogue are stamped steel. So that is why there is a cost diff. between factory installed skidplates and dealer installed skidplates. Hey I was wondering is there a dealer anywhere in Nor. Amer. that does Dakota customization and perf. adding like in the old days i.e Yenko vehicles
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BriGuy
Dodge Dakota
9/09/2001
16:34:41
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Hey fourxfore,
Can you please add me to your growing list of people to e-mail, I would really like to see the pics and price!
Thanks a bunch!!!
Brian
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DIRTDEMON
Gen III
9/16/2001
20:47:09
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I got my skid plates from FOURXFORE on Monday. Today, I had the time to install the new steel skid plates. I had no problems, everything lined up correctly. I also took a good look at the old plastic skid plate and what a cheap design. The factory plates have little area's that end up trapping your old vehicle oil, rocks, sand and dirt. The new steel plates are a little wider so you have more protection. FOURXFORE did an excellent job and he also made up some instruction on installing the skid plate (I didn't need it.) It was really easy to install. But, it was a cool idea to print out instruction with pictures.
00 CC, 4X4 SPORT, 4.7, 3.55 LSD, GIBSON EXHAUST, K& N
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Knobbyman
Dodge Dakota
9/17/2001
09:27:02
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These plates.. The Gas Tank plate doesn't come w/ it does it? b/c I didn't get the factory plates when I found out they were plastic. But if I am correct the Factory Gas Tank plate was steel right? Anyway I guess I should just order them & be done with it... now where's my check book?
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Fourxfore
Dodge Dakota
9/17/2001
22:03:04
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Yes the Fuel tank skid plate is an acceptable plate made of thin metal. We did not make a plate for that since this is available for a good price.
Hey Dirt! Thanks for the good news!!!
I was wondering what happened. I am glad you had no troubles installing.
Dirt Demon had no hardware or plates. He installed them without really seeing them, except for the installation photo's.
Fourxfore
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Dan
Dodge Dakota
9/23/2001
05:00:37
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Could you send those pics my way as well? I just became a part of the proud Dakota owners group and can't wait to take mine offroad. I wasn't aware the skidplates weren't metal until the truck was delivered to me, upon my initial inspection. Who would have ever guessed someone would make a skidplate from an inferior material, other than the normal steel? Thanks in advance!
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MilesOliver
Dodge Dakota
12/28/2001
12:55:46
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With all this passing around of pictures about skid plates, Is there any posted on the web anywhere?
I just took delivery of my '02 quad cab 3 days ago and did not order skid plates for the explicit reason of not wanting that 'composite' garbage. I'd like to purchase or fabricate my own.
This truck is my tow vehicle with some mild off-roading in mind. I've got another truck for the hard stuff.
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GlenC
GenIII
12/28/2001
13:13:39
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I have some pictures up, just go to http://glen.dodgedakotas.com and go to "skid plates, not mine"
GlenC
'01, CC, SLT, 4.7, Auto, 3.55 LS
Gibson single catback.
Robert Shaw 180 T-Stat. Autolite 3923s
JBA Headers.
Kenne Bell supercharged.
Roadmaster active suspension.
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