HEFTY FABWORKS 2005 + Xterra Gas Tank Skid Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- HEFTY FABWORKS
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HEFTY FABWORKS 2005 + Xterra Gas Tank Skid
2005 + Xterra Gas Tank Skid – Installation Instructions
Thank you for your purchase. We are confident you will enjoy it for many years and it will serve you good. If you have any questions about the installation, please let us know.
Prep Work
- Paint or powder coat the skid plate before installing it.
- Clean them very well with a coarse/medium 80-100 sand paper and then with a light solvent.
- Prime the skid – one light coat (but better follow the manufactures specs) – Dupli-Color or Rust Oleum works
- Apply Paint or Bedliner
- Let it dry overnight in a well ventilated area.
Included Parts
- 1 – Skid Plate
- 4 – M8x1.25×30 Bolts
- 6 – 3/8” – 16 x 3/4” Bolts 1 – ½”-20x ½” Bolts
- 1 – Hex Nut ½”-20
- 1 – ½” lock washers
- 1 – ½” Washers
Tools Required
- 19mm Socket
- 17mm Socket
- 13mm Socket
- 14mm Socket
- Socket extension
Installation
It is recommended to start installing in this order: Gas Tank – T-case – Transmission – Engine – Radiator.
If you have a chance – remove the rear driver side tire. Place Floor Jack under the back side of the gas tank – right on the metal belt holding the tank Do not force to lift the jack. Unscrew the bolt that support the gas tank on the back and insert the support supplied with your skid plate.
LEAVE IT LOOSE
Take the skid plate and add the small bracket using the 3/8 bolts. LEAVE IT LOOSE Center of the Skid Plate, roll it under the gas tank and lift it in place. Make sure that the long bracket goes INSIDE the tray – secure that with 3/8” bolts. Secure the front bracket with the M8 (LEAVE IT LOOSE) bolt and should look like this:
Secure the skid in place by adding the other M8 on the side of the skid driver side (LEAVE IT LOOSE) Install the last bracket – it works better if the rear driver tire is off – as shown in picture. Use M8’s for the top and 3/8” for the bottom. Center the skid – look for parallel lines and start tightening the bolts.
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References
- Off-Road Shops Colorado Springs - 4x4 Custom Fabrications – HeftyFabworks
- Off-Road Shops Colorado Springs - 4x4 Custom Fabrications – HeftyFabworks