Any tips on how to fix this for cheap?

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kriskmk

Discussion Starter · Apr 9, 2013

So I guess when I made my trip to Utah a few months ago in the snow, I must have bumped the underside of the truck in a snow pile or something. But my engine cover now has a slight dent. See attached pic.

Anyone else who has had the same problem before? How can I fix this for least amount? I am more concerned about the slight rust that has happened because of the chipped paint at the dent.

any tips or advice would be highly appreciated. Thank you.

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Jesco

· #2 · Apr 9, 2013

Take it off and pound it out then plasti dip it

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kriskmk

Discussion Starter · #3 · Apr 9, 2013

JCv2.0 said:
Take it off and pound it out then plasti dip it

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Thank you. Do you know how to take it off? Where do I unbolt these? Anything special or weird going on with their connections?

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ojee5.7

· #4 · Apr 9, 2013

If that's the a skid plate. Then just take it off about 5 bolts. Just buy a used one on craiglist or ask members around here on TT. I'm sure they have theirs laying around their garages.

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Boudin

· #5 · Apr 9, 2013

Skid plate removal instructions can be found on the DIY Oil Change thread

http://www.tundratalk.net/forums/maintenance-repair/42806-diy-5-7l-oil-change.html

Not sure where you are located but there is a factory skidplate for sale on my local craigslist

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G

· #6 · Apr 9, 2013 (Edited)

Remove it, then jump on it a few times. Should be good again.

There should be 8 bolts in total.

If you fall and hit your head while jumping on it, I am not responsible.

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danoh

· #7 · Apr 9, 2013

Looks like the skid plate did what it was designed to do. Imagine if it wasn't there and you hit whatever you hit! Just take it off and take a hammer to it and knock the dents out or ask around here and you can pick a used one up for cheap.

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kriskmk

Discussion Starter · #8 · Apr 10, 2013

You guys are just simply too awesome. Thank you all. I have to do this soon.
I am in Sacramento area btw.

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joshc8503

· #9 · Apr 10, 2013

good luck on the fix - should be pretty easy

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Toxarch

· #10 · Apr 10, 2013

It's a pretty soft skid plate. Easy to pound out yourself.

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kriskmk

Discussion Starter · #11 · Apr 13, 2013

No I haven't fixed it yet. But thanks. I'll enquire. I figure shipping would be too high considering how heavy it is.

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Cruzrtwdgt

· #12 · Apr 13, 2013

i got a new one from my dealer - he had about 5 of them in stock. Said folks tear them up all the time. Don't remember what I paid but it was not to awful bad. I drove over a well head and the regulator ripped mine in 2. Thank goodness for the skidplate, an oil pain would have been worse.

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Sngo

· #13 · Apr 13, 2013

I have one not being use. PM me if you want it.

RIjon

· #14 · Apr 13, 2013

Take it off and leave it off ?

kriskmk

Discussion Starter · #15 · Apr 15, 2013

not sure if I wanna leave it off.. it really does protect the vital parts.
can't imagine my engine or something else taking that kinda blow.

kriskmk

Discussion Starter · #16 · Apr 15, 2013

tomahawk said:
Remove it, then jump on it a few times. Should be good again.

There should be 8 bolts in total.

If you fall and hit your head while jumping on it, I am not responsible.

Thanks for the info dude.

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