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    Looking forward to seeing the V2 design . Don't forget to try tying them into the stock fender flares a bit better, like trialbyfires bumper. The V1 design was built to match your S/A front fenders and would look strange on an XK with standard flares (though I know we'll need to cut the flares, but thats all good)

    Also can't wait to get my rear bumper so i can get that spare tire out of my trunk

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    Quote Originally Posted by Knappster View Post
    Yes, The V2 will turn the winch plate to feet forward for a shorter front exposure. The additional skid will then either be part of the bumper or be a small skid that extends from the bottom of the bumper to the radiator support and ties into our front skid plate at that point.
    Excellent! Do you anticipate a cost increase? I will be following the development of this bumper very closely.

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    Quote Originally Posted by p@55w0rd View Post
    Excellent! Do you anticipate a cost increase? I will be following the development of this bumper very closely.
    Price will depend on steel prices at time of construction.
    2006 XK Limited, 5.7L Hemi
    Dark Khaki, QDII, Rocky Road 2.25" lift, Steel Armadillo front bumper with Warn PowerPlant winch, Steel Armadillo rear bumper w/ tire carrier, Rock Sliders, Light Bar & Front Fender Tube Fenders, 4xGuard belly skid plate & rear differential guard, BFG M/T A/T 255/75R17s on Rubicon rims, Spidertrax 1.5 inch wheel spacers, Rhino Rack Pioneer Tray with FoxWing Awning, Superchips VIVID Programmer, Air Flow snorkel, Steel Armadillo Secure Console, Cobra CB Radio, Lock Pick Video Programmer, ASFIR Skid Plates.

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    I've been trying to see a pic of the front skid mounted for a few months now, someone has to have one mounted up

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cobrakillerta View Post
    I've been trying to see a pic of the front skid mounted for a few months now, someone has to have one mounted up
    I know there are a couple on our face book page. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater
    2006 XK Limited, 5.7L Hemi
    Dark Khaki, QDII, Rocky Road 2.25" lift, Steel Armadillo front bumper with Warn PowerPlant winch, Steel Armadillo rear bumper w/ tire carrier, Rock Sliders, Light Bar & Front Fender Tube Fenders, 4xGuard belly skid plate & rear differential guard, BFG M/T A/T 255/75R17s on Rubicon rims, Spidertrax 1.5 inch wheel spacers, Rhino Rack Pioneer Tray with FoxWing Awning, Superchips VIVID Programmer, Air Flow snorkel, Steel Armadillo Secure Console, Cobra CB Radio, Lock Pick Video Programmer, ASFIR Skid Plates.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Knappster View Post
    I know there are a couple on our face book page. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater
    Awesome, finally a decent pic of it installed. What's the difference between your skid and the ASFIR unit exactly?

    I currently have a 4XGuard front skid and like how it wraps up towards the bumper that extra couple of inches above the radiator support, but I hate how it ends right at the cross member leaving all that area exposed. Decisions, decisions...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cobrakillerta View Post
    Awesome, finally a decent pic of it installed. What's the difference between your skid and the ASFIR unit exactly?
    Not much, a few minor changes in pattern and bend so as not to be a "copy" and you save a few dollars too.
    2006 XK Limited, 5.7L Hemi
    Dark Khaki, QDII, Rocky Road 2.25" lift, Steel Armadillo front bumper with Warn PowerPlant winch, Steel Armadillo rear bumper w/ tire carrier, Rock Sliders, Light Bar & Front Fender Tube Fenders, 4xGuard belly skid plate & rear differential guard, BFG M/T A/T 255/75R17s on Rubicon rims, Spidertrax 1.5 inch wheel spacers, Rhino Rack Pioneer Tray with FoxWing Awning, Superchips VIVID Programmer, Air Flow snorkel, Steel Armadillo Secure Console, Cobra CB Radio, Lock Pick Video Programmer, ASFIR Skid Plates.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Knappster View Post
    Not much, a few minor changes in pattern and bend so as not to be a "copy" and you save a few dollars too.
    Sounds good to me...I like what I'm seeing in the Facebook pics, it looks pretty good!
    Has the small issue with the oil drain plug been resolved?

    Do you have any aluminum skids in stock?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cobrakillerta View Post
    Has the small issue with the oil drain plug been resolved?

    Do you have any aluminum skids in stock?
    Yes to both!.
    2006 XK Limited, 5.7L Hemi
    Dark Khaki, QDII, Rocky Road 2.25" lift, Steel Armadillo front bumper with Warn PowerPlant winch, Steel Armadillo rear bumper w/ tire carrier, Rock Sliders, Light Bar & Front Fender Tube Fenders, 4xGuard belly skid plate & rear differential guard, BFG M/T A/T 255/75R17s on Rubicon rims, Spidertrax 1.5 inch wheel spacers, Rhino Rack Pioneer Tray with FoxWing Awning, Superchips VIVID Programmer, Air Flow snorkel, Steel Armadillo Secure Console, Cobra CB Radio, Lock Pick Video Programmer, ASFIR Skid Plates.

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