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Offline toofaroffroad

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Grand Vitara aftermarket4x4 skid plate
« on: August 20, 2007, 11:18:02 AM »
Hi, I just recieved an email from Aftermarket4x4.com regarding the Skid plates for Grand Vitara. He needs 10 orders to get started. They will be ruffly $120.00. I don't need a bunch of replies on this forum but I'm thinking if you want one then email him below. When he's got 10 orders we can get rolling on this.

aftermarket4x4|removethispart|@cox.net


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Offline Jeff@TireBalls

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Re: Grand Vitara aftermarket4x4 skid plate
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2007, 03:45:39 PM »
I just talked to him last week and he said there isn't enough interest to make them.

If this is true, I'm first in line!
2000 Grand Vitara Limited, 2" lift, 225/75-16 BFG KO's, 5.12 gears, Safari snorkel, roof rack.
1987 Samurai LWB, VW 1.9 Turbo Diesel.

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Offline Rally_T-115

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Re: Grand Vitara aftermarket4x4 skid plate
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2007, 06:23:53 PM »
Do you know if there are any example pictures?  I'd be interested in one too but I'd like to see one first.

James
1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
No lift or bigger tires intended.
Warn hubs. Air-SOTF circumvented.
Aftermarket4x4 front skid & fuel tank skid.  RRO Rockrails.
Waiting for: trans crossmember upgrade & skid. Contemplating: ARB rear locker.

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Offline Jeff@TireBalls

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Re: Grand Vitara aftermarket4x4 skid plate
« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2007, 06:34:08 PM »
This is the one he makes for Trackicks so I say we can assume that it will be very similar for the GV's.



2000 Grand Vitara Limited, 2" lift, 225/75-16 BFG KO's, 5.12 gears, Safari snorkel, roof rack.
1987 Samurai LWB, VW 1.9 Turbo Diesel.

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Offline Rally_T-115

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Re: Grand Vitara aftermarket4x4 skid plate
« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2007, 07:47:00 PM »
 :o  :D

Wow that looks nice, ok I'm game.  Next question is where is he located.  I'm in Canada and even though the CAD and USD are leveling out, shipping is still a bitch with duty and brokerage.  If he's real close to where I am I'd rather go buy and install it in the states so I can drive back across and not have to claim it... >:D  But if he's in texas or kalifornya I'll just have to suck it up.  :P

James
1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
No lift or bigger tires intended.
Warn hubs. Air-SOTF circumvented.
Aftermarket4x4 front skid & fuel tank skid.  RRO Rockrails.
Waiting for: trans crossmember upgrade & skid. Contemplating: ARB rear locker.

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Offline Jeff@TireBalls

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Re: Grand Vitara aftermarket4x4 skid plate
« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2007, 05:32:40 AM »
I believe he's in VA
2000 Grand Vitara Limited, 2" lift, 225/75-16 BFG KO's, 5.12 gears, Safari snorkel, roof rack.
1987 Samurai LWB, VW 1.9 Turbo Diesel.

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Offline Rally_T-115

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Re: Grand Vitara aftermarket4x4 skid plate
« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2007, 10:06:19 PM »
Darn a little too far for me to drive... oh well, I sent him a very short message yesterday but no response, maybe I was too cryptic, I'll give it a few days.
1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
No lift or bigger tires intended.
Warn hubs. Air-SOTF circumvented.
Aftermarket4x4 front skid & fuel tank skid.  RRO Rockrails.
Waiting for: trans crossmember upgrade & skid. Contemplating: ARB rear locker.

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Offline Jeff@TireBalls

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Re: Grand Vitara aftermarket4x4 skid plate
« Reply #7 on: August 22, 2007, 05:34:42 AM »
Toofaroffroad, I hope you don't mind but I copied this post on a couple other boards to hopefully reach more GV owners.
2000 Grand Vitara Limited, 2" lift, 225/75-16 BFG KO's, 5.12 gears, Safari snorkel, roof rack.
1987 Samurai LWB, VW 1.9 Turbo Diesel.

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Offline Davyboy

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Re: Grand Vitara aftermarket4x4 skid plate
« Reply #8 on: August 23, 2007, 07:06:04 AM »
Would love to help you guys on this one, but I bought the GM skidplate last year after waiting for years for somebody to make one.  Only thing that sucks is it has to be removed for every oil change, since there's no hole for draining oil!  Oh well....looks good, and is very sturdy.  Good luck.  I'm definitely interested in a rear diff skid, since Calmini is never going to make theirs.  Let me know if anyone wants to make that one.

Dave
1999 Grand Vitara w/CALMINI Suspension and RRO Body Lift, 31" Goodyear MTR tires, Skidplates, 5.12 Diffs with a Lock-Right in the rear.

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Offline Rally_T-115

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Re: Grand Vitara aftermarket4x4 skid plate
« Reply #9 on: August 24, 2007, 09:11:47 PM »
Would love to help you guys on this one, but I bought the GM skidplate last year after waiting for years for somebody to make one.

Yeah you got me there.  When did you get it?  How much was it?  Did you have to modify it at all?  Do you know if it's still available?   Gotta pic?
1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
No lift or bigger tires intended.
Warn hubs. Air-SOTF circumvented.
Aftermarket4x4 front skid & fuel tank skid.  RRO Rockrails.
Waiting for: trans crossmember upgrade & skid. Contemplating: ARB rear locker.

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Offline aftermarket4x4

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Re: Grand Vitara aftermarket4x4 skid plate
« Reply #10 on: August 25, 2007, 09:01:32 PM »
Yes, I have been planning on producing the 1999 on up Chevy Tracker, Suzuki Vitara, Grand Vitara, XL-7 front skid plates for the past year and a half. Problem is that I have had very few people that are truly interested in purchasing them. If I can get a total of 10 orders I WILL go ahead and get them on the market. Right now I have a prototype sitting here......

Those who are ready to order one please E-mail me directly at AFTERMARKET4X4|removethispart|@cox.net and you will be put on the order list.

Belly skids and gas tank skid plates can also be made, but again that depends on orders.

Sean DeVinney
www.AFTERMARKET4X4.com

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Offline Jeff@TireBalls

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Re: Grand Vitara aftermarket4x4 skid plate
« Reply #11 on: August 26, 2007, 05:54:26 AM »
According to Sean there are 3 orders right now. Come on guys, where are those of you that have been saying you wanted skids for the last few years?  ???
2000 Grand Vitara Limited, 2" lift, 225/75-16 BFG KO's, 5.12 gears, Safari snorkel, roof rack.
1987 Samurai LWB, VW 1.9 Turbo Diesel.

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Re: Grand Vitara aftermarket4x4 skid plate
« Reply #12 on: August 27, 2007, 05:11:44 PM »
Just sent my e-mail off.  I've been tempting fate far too long with no real armor.  Oh, Sean, forgot in my e-mail, but front and rear bumpers, too.  Thanx.  ;) My wife's gonna love this bill ;D   Not even kidding.  The Visa has a zero balance right now, and the Mrs. just bought my midlife crisis car for herself.  My turn.

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Re: Grand Vitara aftermarket4x4 skid plate
« Reply #13 on: August 27, 2007, 05:15:28 PM »
Heck, I'll even buy the prototype, if you don't have enough real interest from anyone else. 

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Re: Grand Vitara aftermarket4x4 skid plate
« Reply #14 on: August 27, 2007, 06:32:32 PM »
Just sent off another email saying I'm really interested.  Also inquired about a possible bellyskid to protect the t-case.  I've no intention of raising my GV I like it right where it is.
1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
No lift or bigger tires intended.
Warn hubs. Air-SOTF circumvented.
Aftermarket4x4 front skid & fuel tank skid.  RRO Rockrails.
Waiting for: trans crossmember upgrade & skid. Contemplating: ARB rear locker.