Parts Availability and more?

[ffej]

I'm finally getting around to ordering my springs for Rita (espo 2") and I'll need a new or manufactured skid plate (I really don't have the time to make one myself). I found one on grandwagoneers.com but it's a bit pricy. Is there any other supplier for these? I should also reinforce the frame in this area and they sell a frame reinforcement kit (basically a piece of steel) to be welded and bolted on the frame. It's not much 100.00 bucks or so. Is this worth it or would it be easy just to cut a piece of iron and do it myself? Thanks :D

[Elliott]

I don't know about the skid plate, gas tank?

As far as the frame kit, for $100 you can buy $10 worth of scrap and $90 worth of beer.

[Chuck1]

Not sure on any other suppliers but that site is really pricey. BJs has the fuel sending unit for 35 bucks and at grandwagoneers.com for the same thing plus a sock they charge a hundred, even the dealer didnt charge me that much. Sorry cant help you with the skid plate but just wanted to throw that in.
good luck
-Chuck

[ffej]

I got the 90 worth of beer..on that note I'm sure your correct..It's the skid plate I'm wondering if any guys are reproducing...or should I forget it if I'm not wheeling seriously..or just make some sheet metal concoption that will work?

[Rande]

The skid plate holds the gas tank in. If its bad, it should be replaced.