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Valhalla’s Shield theft deterrent/skid plates info and ordering post

Discussion in 'Valhalla’s Shield' started by Classy63, Mar 8, 2021.

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  1. Mar 9, 2021 at 5:31 PM
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    Classy63

    Classy63 [OP] Valhalla’s Shield guy

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  2. Mar 9, 2021 at 5:32 PM
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    You are correct, the front slots go into the rear bolts of the transmission plate, there are 2 brackets that mount to the outside of the frame that support the rear of the plate
     
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  3. Mar 9, 2021 at 5:37 PM
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    biebs96 my other truck is a big brown truck

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    how do the outside brackets work? Everything is bolt on from what I under.. are there holes in the frame?
     
  4. Mar 9, 2021 at 5:41 PM
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    Yes, this plate was a huge PITA to design because I wanted to keep it all bolt on. Every plate I make is 100% bolt on, there is an exception for this plate though, certain sliders that interfere with bolting these up, I have had customers modify the brackets to make it fit, but I suggest, cutting down the bracket and welding it to the slider bracket
     
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  5. Mar 9, 2021 at 5:57 PM
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    biebs96 my other truck is a big brown truck

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    I have stock Toyota running boards. Hopefully that doesn’t pose a problem.
     
  6. Mar 9, 2021 at 6:04 PM
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    I hope to see some install pics to determine if I will be able to add these myself or take it to my mechanic or have Toyota put them on. I have seen a lot of pics but still not familiar with the tundra till I get it.
     
  7. Mar 9, 2021 at 6:13 PM
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    Oh god no, they mount to the body.
     
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  8. Mar 9, 2021 at 6:16 PM
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    biebs96 my other truck is a big brown truck

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    appreciate it!

    now time to sit and wait (no pressure :devil:)
     
  9. Mar 9, 2021 at 6:21 PM
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    I sent 5 plates out today and more going tomorrow. I am sure you will get an unbiased opinion soon.
     
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  10. Mar 9, 2021 at 6:24 PM
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    I agree Tyler!! So if you go with the aluminum you pretty much have your option to powdered coat them black or whatever color you choose or leave it natural.
     
  11. Mar 9, 2021 at 6:25 PM
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    I'll post my rear install to the DE when mine gets here.
     
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    @Classy63 I know you're a small shop, and drinking from the firehose right now. One suggestion might be to highlight in the first post more of a FAQ. Like means to pay, the fact people have to add +3% for paypal if not using F&F. If you'll ship with tracking notifications/what carrier you typically use.

    I know it's a bit anal retentive, but may (hopefully) reduce the number of repetitive questions.
     
  14. Mar 9, 2021 at 6:44 PM
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    I'll see if I can crawl under there and get a measurement in the morning.
     
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  15. Mar 9, 2021 at 6:47 PM
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    Aluminum comes bare, of course I can have it powder coated for an additional fee
     
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    Send me a message
     
  17. Mar 9, 2021 at 7:18 PM
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    The bolts on the rear of the RCI engine skid is 10-1/4". Thats what i used to cut the slots for my DE skid
     
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    Just measured the plates I got back from powder coat tonight, it will fit an RCI bolt pattern like a glove

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    About that....I don’t own a Tundra anymore. Those were off RCI’s site.
     
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    That’s a damn fact sir. Should be flogged.
     
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    We'll give you a pass this time.:p
     
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    Not sure at this point.
    Did anyone get both the front and rear plate? Or just front only?

    Connecticut is seeing a rise in cats stolen too...
     
  24. Mar 12, 2021 at 3:50 AM
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    i ordered both plates. Waiting for them to arrive.
     
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    So does that mean one could buy your engine skid to replace the RCI one, and it would fit into the RCI transmission skid?
     
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    No. He doesn't make engine skids. He was referring to his front cat plate mating up to the same attachment bolts that the rear of the RCI uses. For example, with the DE skid, you have to drill holes so that the plates overlap and use the same mounting holes. Someone asked if his bolt hole measurements used the same location as the RCI.
     
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    Perfect, thank you! That’s where I was getting confused.
     
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    Not a problem at all. I have the Desert Eagle skid but ordered Tyler's rear plate. The rear plate is where he has an advantage....more protection the better.
     
  29. Mar 12, 2021 at 4:45 AM
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    In the first post he said the front skid plate is almost ready for production and posted these pics. I assumed these are his engine skids? He always referred to the other as a front cat plate, not skid.

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    I was getting Tyler’s design confused with the DE one, which is more of a skid with built in cat protection. :ballchain:
     
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