New ARB Skid Plate

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Does anyone have a link for where they ordered them? I have been on ARB's website and no dice. I looked up and authorized dealer and none of them have the skids for the 2021 or am I reaching for something that isn't there yet?
sdhqoffroad.com. They're located here in Phoenix where I live and had in stock. They also ship nationally. The 19-2021 should all be the same
 

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Recently installed a 589 FAB hidden winch mount and managed to fit the ARB skid plate back on after some minor "persuasion" with the Dremel. PITA to put back on (probably all the dents it), but it is doable!
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Recently installed a 589 FAB hidden winch mount and managed to fit the ARB skid plate back on after some minor "persuasion" with the Dremel. PITA to put back on (probably all the dents it), but it is doable!
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It's called "Finagling" it.? I've had to "Finagle" everything I've added.?
 
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I just did my first oil change with the plates on. Went to a buddy's shop and used a pneumatic fluid pump. Did it with the oil at operating temp, so it didn't take forever. Was able to get all the oil out, changed the filter, filled it up. Good to go. Shockingly pain free.
 


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I just did my first oil change with the plates on. Went to a buddy's shop and used a pneumatic fluid pump. Did it with the oil at operating temp, so it didn't take forever. Was able to get all the oil out, changed the filter, filled it up. Good to go. Shockingly pain free.
Considering you don't need to be under the truck to get the oil filter off... might as well use a pump on these trucks.
 

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I need help. My transmission plate seems to be "off." The holes for the m10 volts that go into the frame do not line up at all. Is this normal or is something wrong with my plate?

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I need help. My transmission plate seems to be "off." The holes for the m10 volts that go into the frame do not line up at all. Is this normal or is something wrong with my plate?

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Looks identical to mine. It all lines up—the instructions are just hot garbage. I’m sorry I can’t remember exactly what I did for that plate.
 

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Looks identical to mine. It all lines up—the instructions are just hot garbage. I’m sorry I can’t remember exactly what I did for that plate.
But mine literally don't line up

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Oh wow--I misunderstood your original question. Yeah--I would call ARB and see what they have to say.
 

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Contacted ARB and they are researching it
 

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So ARB responded, I definitely have an incorrectly manufactured plate.

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I did drill the new holes, the steel is extremely hard so it wasn't easy. Had to line everything up perfect. You can see where the "correct" oblong holes are off about two inches. This is a brand new order so just as a heads up, there may be a faulty batch of these now floating around.

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