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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 09:50 AM
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Can anyone tell me who sells an underbody skid plate that protects the rocker panels from being scuffed up? I've seen them in some parts book before, they bolt to the frame...I just can't remember where.
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 09:55 AM
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I think Andy at A&A sells the frame savers....
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 11:47 AM
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Run down to the bottom of Andy's page. Good deal on the combo and they're easy to fit.

https://www.aandacorvette.com/cart/s...sp?MainCatID=5
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 12:21 PM
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Run down to the bottom of Andy's page. Good deal on the combo and they're easy to fit.

https://www.aandacorvette.com/cart/s...sp?MainCatID=5
A great combo price from Andy! My front rollers are saving my front end every time I drive my vette. Very easy installation.

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i just put on a set from elite engineering and i like them
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Originally Posted by pewter99
I think Andy at A&A sells the frame savers....

I just ordered them from Andy...thanks guys!
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 02:09 AM
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My skid plate is already ruined. I found where to buy a new one, but I'm looking for a FAQ on how to take out the old one and put in the new one. Anybody know where I can find this?
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Originally Posted by pewter99
I think Andy at A&A sells the frame savers....
Excellent product for protecting the rockers.
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My skid plate is already ruined. I found where to buy a new one, but I'm looking for a FAQ on how to take out the old one and put in the new one. Anybody know where I can find this?
If its the A&A rocker rails it just fixes in place with screws.
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i just put on a set from elite engineering and i like them

Here is another option:

http://www.eliteengineeringusa.com/Frame_rails.html
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