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skidplates... will they work? - 10/29/2007 2:20:55 PM    bobdeeznutz   Posts: 6 Joined: 8/6/2007 Status: offline Hey all, this is my first post. I have a 2004 blazer, 4 door, 4x4, ATX. Anyways, I love the off roading performance of this vehicle. It's a lot better than I imagined when I had first looked at the truck. Other than a lift, which are not plenty for this type of truck, I am looking to get new tires and skidplates. As for tires I have been reading around here to see what will fit. I'm looking at a good aggressive AT probably 30" or 31"... So back to the post. I came across this site while looking for skidplates and was wondering if anyone could tell me if these would fit the blaze. It says they are for a 4x4 crew cab s10, however, I can tell that the front skidplate looks exactly like mine, only metal. Also the transfer case skidplate looks like a lot more coverage than my current. I dont believe I have a front diff skidplate, and my gas tank only has a small cheep (and useless) deflector around the front edge of it. So, I was thinking this would be awesome to throw on the truck, but I want to make sure it would work. Anyone know?? Here's the link http://www.s-10crewcab.com/og1/modinfo/skidplates/skidplates.htm Thanks, Pat Post #: 1

RE: skidplates... will they work? - 10/29/2007 2:55:50 PM    otnietdehoooo The Chop Shop Moderator Posts: 1669 Joined: 5/25/2007 From: Ft. Worth, TX Status: offline i dont think they will...   im not sure how much the frame are different between the s10 and blaze but there was a recent post where someone had bought the carbon fber skidplates meant for a ZR2 and they didnt fit on his blazer..  if you go to lmctruck.com and select the catalog for the blazer/jimmy you can look at the different oem skidplates that came with our trucks. some of them say they are for ZR2 but some might fit on yours... _____________________________ Matt - 98 4DR 4WD click me! (in reply to bobdeeznutz) Post #: 2

RE: skidplates... will they work? - 10/29/2007 3:10:25 PM    bobdeeznutz   Posts: 6 Joined: 8/6/2007 Status: offline Looking at LMC, it seems that when they refer to the different models the only variations are between zr2 and non zr2. I do not see any differences noted for s10/sonoma. Wouldnt that maybe mean that there is no difference (at least frame wise) for the skidplates to bold on? I know that the zr2 is a wider truck (and I'm assuming wider frame) so the mounting points would be different. Correct? (in reply to otnietdehoooo) Post #: 3

RE: skidplates... will they work? - 10/29/2007 3:29:08 PM    otnietdehoooo The Chop Shop Moderator Posts: 1669 Joined: 5/25/2007 From: Ft. Worth, TX Status: offline im not sure, i dont think the zr2 has a wider frame but i really dont know. you could always call them and ask _____________________________ Matt - 98 4DR 4WD click me! (in reply to bobdeeznutz) Post #: 4

RE: skidplates... will they work? - 10/29/2007 3:35:21 PM    bobdeeznutz   Posts: 6 Joined: 8/6/2007 Status: offline good idea. thanks man. (in reply to otnietdehoooo) Post #: 5

RE: skidplates... will they work? - 10/29/2007 3:57:54 PM    otnietdehoooo The Chop Shop Moderator Posts: 1669 Joined: 5/25/2007 From: Ft. Worth, TX Status: offline i painted my skidplate a few months ago and it looks awesome...   i sprayed rustoleum chrome spraypaint on it and it looks good _____________________________ Matt - 98 4DR 4WD click me! (in reply to bobdeeznutz) Post #: 6

RE: skidplates... will they work? - 10/29/2007 8:42:34 PM    Jigg Posts: 494 Joined: 12/1/2006 Status: offline The only difference in skid plates is between ZR2 and non-ZR2.  If you found a set of plates off of a non-zr2, they'll fit your truck... but you'll need to buy brackets for the rear-most skid plate ($20 on gmpartsdirect if i remember right). (in reply to otnietdehoooo) Post #: 7

RE: skidplates... will they work? - 10/29/2007 10:30:29 PM    blazinloud Posts: 2467 Joined: 2/8/2006 From: Saskatoon, Canada Status: offline carbon fibre skid plates? I'd bust those on the first jump.... _____________________________ (in reply to Jigg) Post #: 8

RE: skidplates... will they work? - 10/30/2007 5:50:43 AM    Jigg Posts: 494 Joined: 12/1/2006 Status: offline The composite skid plates actually tested better than the aluminum ones (stock vs stock) at the GM proving grounds. (in reply to blazinloud) Post #: 9

RE: skidplates... will they work? - 10/30/2007 9:18:03 AM    bobdeeznutz   Posts: 6 Joined: 8/6/2007 Status: offline so composite is the carbon fiber then? and i have also heard the carbon fiber (that come on newer year zr2's i believe) did hold up better than the aluminum. does anyone have any evidence of this though? or any thought as to why? thanks guys for you help! i definitely need to get some armor under the truck... i already put a huge dent in one of the cross members (in reply to Jigg) Post #: 10

RE: skidplates... will they work? - 12/12/2007 8:42:45 AM    fla_blazer4x4 Posts: 182 Joined: 12/3/2007 Status: offline does anyone know where i can get a skidplate for my 2 wheel drive 2 dr 2005 blazer, or do i have to make a custem one? (in reply to bobdeeznutz) Post #: 11

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