Karmann Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 (edited) So I've had the 4x4parts rear skidplate sitting around the garage for a while, and I'm wondering, how the f*** does it mount? I have the front and center skid mounted, plus all the hardware that came with it. Here's the skid, any help is much appreciated https://www.4x4parts.com/nissan/pathfinder-rear-skid-plate-p-3454.html Edited August 2, 2013 by Karmann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Have you not tried just putting her up there? I feel like it should only work one way. But puzzles were never my strongest board "game" haha -Kyle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoesandsocks Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 i know this is dumb but i gotta ask first do u already have the middle mounted cause i remember a nother member had them and it looked like it bolted purely to the middle one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmann Posted August 4, 2013 Author Share Posted August 4, 2013 Have you not tried just putting her up there? I feel like it should only work one way. But puzzles were never my strongest board "game" haha -Kyle I've tried lining it up, but the supplied bracket doesn't really line up with anything, even though supposedly it hooks up with the gas tank skid. i know this is dumb but i gotta ask first do u already have the middle mounted cause i remember a nother member had them and it looked like it bolted purely to the middle one Yes, I do have the mid mounted skid, and it does line up, but it need something to support the rear end of the skid, so it doesn't flop down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebelord Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Able to provide pics? Possibly while holding it in position to see? What is this support bracket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmann Posted August 4, 2013 Author Share Posted August 4, 2013 The plate Bracket + Hardware Under- the 90* bend lines up with the center skidplate... But the bracket doesn't. In this position I would need to drill another hole in the skidplate, and potentially modify the gas tank skid mount. This is the view directly from the rear center hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebelord Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 I see what you mean now. Doesnt look like much lines up at all. I'd give them a call tomorrow and see what info you can get from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoesandsocks Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 jesus christ they are not doing well right now are they Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmann Posted August 5, 2013 Author Share Posted August 5, 2013 I see what you mean now. Doesnt look like much lines up at all. I'd give them a call tomorrow and see what info you can get from them. Well that's the best part, I've called them before only to hear "bolt it up to the gas tank skid" by an ill spoken technician. I really don't want to have to do custom work on supposedly bolt on parts that I paid $550 for when all said and done. jesus christ they are not doing well right now are they Not just now, but before. I bought them back in December and have been too lazy/unmotivated to put this final one on. If only it just bolted on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theexbrit Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Actually it says it "FITS FLUSH" with the gas skid, nothing about attaching to it. It looks like there's only 1 bolt hole in the skid so I'm guessing the 2 bolt holes in the bracket end fits to the body, anything with 2 bolts in that area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmann Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 Actually it says it "FITS FLUSH" with the gas skid, nothing about attaching to it. It looks like there's only 1 bolt hole in the skid so I'm guessing the 2 bolt holes in the bracket end fits to the body, anything with 2 bolts in that area? Precisely, but there's nothing with two bolts under there so far as I can tell. It's a quandary. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick13 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 (edited) OK, just spent the last 15 minutes looking at your pics. I'm not even sure what to say. What a PITA though. I'm just trying to get a clear picture of what was intended with the bolt hole locations in the bracket and the plate itself. So, is it possible to attach the bracket to the skid (hand tight, but still able to reorient it's position), place the skid in to mounting position (as if you were going to bolt to the center skid, and then rotate the bracket to see what it might line up with? My thought is that you might get a better idea of what they may have intended. My last thought...is it possible to mount the bracket on the top side of where the gas tank bracket? It doesn't seem logical to me from a "strength" perspective, but wondered if that made things "line up". I thought of this when looking at how long the 3rd bolt is - that's a doozy from your first photo which made me think it might have to reach through something(s). Man, IDK, that's pretty jacked if they sent you something that won't bolt on and needs customization. That might just light me off. Edited August 7, 2013 by Rick13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNWade Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Taking a cue from theexbrit, I think you have to position the bracket with the single bolt hole for the plate, and use the double bolt holes for the two bolts in the left corner (as in your pic). It'll require removing/replacing the existing, but that would seem to fit and be in line with the holes in the bracket. I tried to edit your pic to show what I'm thinking. (Maybe??) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96Pathfinder4x4 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I've been waiting to pull the trigger on the skid plate set. This isn't "Fluery's" set? Did you go with steel or aluminum? This is where I was referred... http://4x4design.com/Pathfinder_R50_96-04.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebelord Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 No its not Fluery's set. The OP is having issues with the AC skid plate set. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmann Posted August 9, 2013 Author Share Posted August 9, 2013 (edited) Taking a cue from theexbrit, I think you have to position the bracket with the single bolt hole for the plate, and use the double bolt holes for the two bolts in the left corner (as in your pic). It'll require removing/replacing the existing, but that would seem to fit and be in line with the holes in the bracket. I tried to edit your pic to show what I'm thinking. (Maybe??) Brilliant! I'm going to see if this will work. And to 96Pathfinder4x4, this is the 3/16" steel set from 4x4 parts. Edited August 9, 2013 by Karmann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebelord Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 You know what aggravating? I was there today and completely forgot to ask about this. BTW, small shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmann Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share Posted August 11, 2013 (edited) You know what aggravating? I was there today and completely forgot to ask about this. BTW, small shop. Shoot, well I hope you kicked their @$$ for the rest of us... Edited August 11, 2013 by Karmann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebelord Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Wasnt much there to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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