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Recent content by Eltaco

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    Price negotiated from MSRP

    I don’t think I’m quite ready yet, but I’m curious… how does one go about obtaining a discount on an early pre-order? I got an email this week for 2025s, and if someone had interest in getting in line, can you do that and also obtain factory and dealer discounts at time of pick-up? It seems...
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    Price negotiated from MSRP

    While that’s a decent deal in today’s pricing… the other guy is also correct. This is essentially 19% off, and back when COVID started, I bought my truck at 27% off and had one other offer that worked out to 31% off. Just came down to a preference in options. Besides the reduction in discounts...
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    Front Skid Plate

    Significantly better than nothing. There isn’t much within that 6” span that I’m worried about protecting, and it would be pretty miraculous for foreign debris to bounce into that void perfectly and make it back to the engine. Without this skid plate, that gap to the engine is huge and...
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    Front Skid Plate

    I would say that I was also surprised it didn’t go further forward, but seeing pictures above of the Rebel I can understand why they cut it short to fit all models. Mine is a Laramie, and there’s about 6.5” between front of plate and bumper at the middle without the front air dam installed on...
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    Front Skid Plate

    Got the kit installed. For reference - my truck has the following: - About a 2.5” lift in the front - ORP with factory skid plates - Air dams both removed - Fumoto oil drain valve I had to remove the factory transmission skid plate even to get the front RCI plate on. No real concern there...
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    Front Skid Plate

    Agreed. This is the best writeup anyone could ask for. Nice work! I received my plates from RCI today and figured I’d try to install quick during my lunch break. Looks really straightforward, but I’m also missing the nuts from my hardware package to complete install. I sent RCI a note so they...
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    Front Skid Plate

    Im no Youtube influencer, but I’ll report back here with some install and fitment info.
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    Front Skid Plate

    It’s okay. I’m now in the Midwest so have minimal concern for structural impacts. My main concern these days is sucking tall grass into my engine belts. The front plate alone resolves my major concerns with my Ram. I do make it out to the mountains once or twice a year, but definitely don’t...
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    Front Skid Plate

    I placed an order and should have the skid plates in hand tomorrow. I also have the Fumoto valve so will be curious to see how oil changes work. Either way, I don’t mind removing skid plates if needed. My truck does have the factory skid plate package and I have one factory plate under the...
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    HTDRepo.us - legit or scam ?

    Thanks guys. I wonder if it was a business that closed up shop at one point and some bad actor opened the URL again. There are quite a few forum posts (other forums) indicating people have made purchases, but they’re all a couple of years old. I checked BBB and they don’t exist. The address...
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    HTDRepo.us - legit or scam ?

    That’s helpful. I didn’t get that same warning unfortunately
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    HTDRepo.us - legit or scam ?

    So yesterday I found this auction site and did a little bit of research and it seemed somewhat legit based on some forum reviews. Today I placed a bid and won an auction on a truck, and now I’m getting cold feet. I haven’t made any payment as of yet, but considering completing my transaction if...
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    Front Skid Plate

    Okay, that’s awesome on a Rebel. I’m in a Laramie lifted 3” with 35s and no air dam. Curious what that looks like… but either way I’m sure I’ll be placing an order. I need something to fill that void!
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    Front Skid Plate

    This is great! I’d been looking for something to fill the gap after removing my air dam for quite a while now… truthfully I’d given up hope someone would produce it. Does anyone have a picture from the front? I’m just curious how visible this is when looking front on the vehicle. I’ll likely...
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    Windows rolling down on approach

    My key fob rides around in my pants pocket all day long. Is it possible I hit it multiple times with another object in my pocket while I’m walking? I don’t know… maybe… What is peculiar is the fact only one window was open. I’ve had it happen a time or two since starting this thread as well...
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