no skid plates? what rpo was it? and how many came with it
 

noticed theres not even a ski plate under my transfer case...how many skid plates came with a 87 with the skid plate package and any idea what that rpo code was? either mine didn't come with them or someone jacked them.

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The only shield available for pickup was the transfer case shield, which was RPO NY7.

Naturally, that's for V10, 20 and 30 only.

The Suburban/Blazers also had a shield available for their rear mount fuel tanks (RPO NY1) and that was available for eithe 2wd or 4wd.

K

Re: no skid plates? what rpo was it? and how many came with it
 

I used to order the NY1 steel shields for my pickup tanks also. I think it was $97.00 on my 79 dually with both tanks.

Re: no skid plates? what rpo was it? and how many came with it
 

The fuel tank shields do not seem to be available by '87. I think by that time a plastic shield was included as base.

K

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ya mine has the plastic shields but no rpo code of ny7

Re: no skid plates? what rpo was it? and how many came with it
 

The 86 I have still has the steel gas tank shield setup. The 88 has the full length plastic shields that still carried the old rpo codes on the build sheet.

Re: no skid plates? what rpo was it? and how many came with it
 

The plastic fuel tank skid plates where designed to rust tanks out prematurely. I remove them. Less chance you'll need to replace a crushed tank than one rusted from having the skid plate (if that's what you call apiece of plastic). I used to let all my friends buy theirs through my account at the dealership to get my discount. I bought at least 20 of those things and the price steadily climbed with each purchase. A real money maker those skid plates proved to be.

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Do you know the part number to the transfer case skid plate? or the gas tank ones?

I mainly need that transfer case one some dealers may still have one.

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Also, how does the plastic shields rust out the tanks?? confused on that one.

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The plastic shields trap dirt and moisture between the tank and plastic and causes the tank to rust

Re: no skid plates? what rpo was it? and how many came with it
 

Yeah, those plastic shields seem to be better at rusting out tanks than protecting them.

The steel gas tank skid plates like Dooley mentioned are a much better design. They're open on the sides and have a slight upside down V shape so any mud/dirt that gets in between the tank & plate is easy to wash out.