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03-30-2006, 07:16 AM
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Gas tank skid plate
Does anyone know if the skid plate is reproduced or a company that sells aftermarket ones? Also does anyone have a picture of a stock skid plate on a blazer? After I lowered my blazer 5" im worried about the gas tank bottoming out.
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03-30-2006, 03:39 PM
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Re: Gas tank skid plate
I have never seen a company that makes them. The factory ones can be found for sale from time to time....
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03-30-2006, 04:02 PM
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Re: Gas tank skid plate
think a board member was making them to exact specs, and selling them.
think it was 6772 king.
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03-30-2006, 04:45 PM
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Re: Gas tank skid plate
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has ever mentioned bottoming out, if it's a factory tank then it should be no lower than most of your suspension, is this just for peace of mind? 
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03-30-2006, 07:13 PM
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Re: Gas tank skid plate
It wasnt on flat ground and i only had about 2.5"-3". With it on flat ground i have closer to 5 so I think it will be ok. It will be a while before I need it any way, since I cant get the ls1 to fit.
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03-30-2006, 07:15 PM
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Re: Gas tank skid plate
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That sucks
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03-30-2006, 07:17 PM
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Re: Gas tank skid plate
Yeah It does. I cant raise it up because it hits the hood and I cant drop it down because it is sitting on the crossmember. My only hope is that ece's mounts will work better than S&P'S do.
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03-30-2006, 07:21 PM
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Re: Gas tank skid plate
Time for a Cowl Hood
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03-30-2006, 07:22 PM
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Re: Gas tank skid plate
My thoughts exactly.
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03-31-2006, 12:26 AM
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Re: Gas tank skid plate
I think it was earl87gt that was making the skid plates... Was thinking about getting one for mine too. But if I get the gas tank into the ground, I may be doing something wrong....
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03-31-2006, 11:12 PM
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Re: Gas tank skid plate
I believe somwhere on this puter i have pics of a oem K5 gas tank skid as i sold one last year to a guy in cedaredge who is restoring a 72 jimmy over at CK5.com. I just do not know how to post pics...
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04-01-2006, 09:20 AM
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Re: Gas tank skid plate
The skid plate is a simple fab.I have metal plate bent at a truck hoist shop near me.I give them a drawing with measurements and angles,they sell the metal,and charge a little bit to bend.They`d prolly charge no more than $20 labor on a skid-plate.It only takes a few minutes,it`s the 10' hydraulic brake that I pay for.
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04-01-2006, 05:37 PM
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Re: Gas tank skid plate
I think it will be ok. I wont be going anywhere for awhile so I can keep an eye out for one.
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