2023 Skid Plate Removal

[jgreen33]

How do I remove the front skid plate on my 23 zr2? I am going to take it to have it line x'd. Thanks for any help or links to videos, i havent been able to find instructions yet.

 

[securityguy]

How do I remove the front skid plate on my 23 zr2? I am going to take it to have it line x'd. Thanks for any help or links to videos, i havent been able to find instructions yet.

Are there not just bolts holding it on?

 

[ZR2NYC]

How do I remove the front skid plate on my 23 zr2? I am going to take it to have it line x'd. Thanks for any help or links to videos, i havent been able to find instructions yet.

great idea.

 

[jgreen33]

I have no idea if its just bolts holding it on, I am not mechanically savvy whatsoever

 

[securityguy]

I have no idea if its just bolts holding it on, I am not mechanically savvy whatsoever

Have you looked? Skid plates are typically just held on by bolts.

 

[ZR2NYC]

I have no idea if its just bolts holding it on, I am not mechanically savvy whatsoever

i would start with these bolts and work your way back.

 

[jgreen33]

Thank you!

 

[The_Q]

Had my front bumper, facia/skid plate and rear bumper Line-X coated. I just let them do all the work. They said it was a pain because of the number of bolts. I sent them a link to a YouTube video on removing the front bumper. Bumper removal starts at the 10 minute mark.

 

[Spoolin]

Had my front bumper, facia/skid plate and rear bumper Line-X coated. I just let them do all the work. They said it was a pain because of the number of bolts. I sent them a link to a YouTube video on removing the front bumper. Bumper removal starts at the 10 minute mark.
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I line-X'ed the whole truck.

 

[sardarjee]

I line-X'ed the whole truck.

actually a good idea for an off-road truck.

 

[Spoolin]

actually a good idea for an off-road truck.

Exactly, also good for rust prevention when dealing with road salt.
These days trucks are too expensive to replace every 5 years due to body and frame rust.

 

[Swan]

Exactly, also good for rust prevention when dealing with road salt.
These days trucks are too expensive to replace every 5 years due to body and frame rust.

Holly hell! What did this cost if you don’t mind me asking? It looks awesome. Anymore pics???

 

[ZR2NYC]

Exactly, also good for rust prevention when dealing with road salt.
These days trucks are too expensive to replace every 5 years due to body and frame rust.

crazy!! looks awesome.

 

[ZR2BIZON]

@Spoolin you can't just give us a peek and not show us the whole thing!!

 

[FuzzLife]

Had my front bumper, facia/skid plate and rear bumper Line-X coated. I just let them do all the work. They said it was a pain because of the number of bolts. I sent them a link to a YouTube video on removing the front bumper. Bumper removal starts at the 10 minute mark.
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Wow that looks great!

 

[FuzzLife]

How do I remove the front skid plate on my 23 zr2? I am going to take it to have it line x'd. Thanks for any help or links to videos, i havent been able to find instructions yet.

How did the Line-X come out?

 

[sardarjee]

Exactly, also good for rust prevention when dealing with road salt.
These days trucks are too expensive to replace every 5 years due to body and frame rust.

This is crazy awesome. Looks rugged. How much did it cost, if you don't mind sharing?

 

[Spoolin]

This is crazy awesome. Looks rugged. How much did it cost, if you don't mind sharing?

Holly hell! What did this cost if you don’t mind me asking? It looks awesome. Anymore pics???

All shops are different but body only for the ZR2 1500 was $8500. (well worth it imo)

Don't ask me why but I've done this to every single one of my off-road vehicles over the past 10 years.

 

[Spoolin]

@Spoolin you can't just give us a peek and not show us the whole thing!!

I don't have it back yet, still at the shop waiting on extended axles. I'll share more once I have it back. But here's a better shot of the whole truck.

 

[sardarjee]

All shops are different but body only for the ZR2 1500 was $8500. (well worth it imo)

Don't ask me why but I've done this to every single one of my off-road vehicles over the past 10 years.

Cool. I hope it is worth that price long run.

Btw, did you paint the chassis too? It is very ugly looking wax coated (w/ dirt on top of it). This could be a great option.