Talons Garage New Powerboost Skid Plate

[Mosey]

I just ordered one today and the order receipt had a link to the install instructions - https://www.talonsgarage.com/install

This might be the one you want - https://www.talonsgarage.com/_files/ugd/e80c86_2a96dd7d00e94bd4bf9536b33f914171.pdf

Unfortunately those instructions are for he old version. The new one does not have separate brackets.

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[Tobstertx3]

I’ll ask on Monday when I am there or @Talon2006 may be able to provide the link here….

 

[Mcbutter]

Here is the instructions that were sent to me through email.

 

[Tobstertx3]

I rounded all the edges as they are a bit sharp.

What did you use to do this? Was it anything significant or you just going the extra step?

 

[Mosey]

What did you use to do this? Was it anything significant or you just going the extra step?

Completely extra step, absolutely not needed. I used a Dremel with a wide sanding head. I just hit all of the edges To round them a bit. If I had a deburring tool I would have used it. BTW there were no burrs. I followed up with a scotch pad on the edges and truck-side surface followed by a isopropyl wipe down prior to applying the hi-temp flat black.

 

[Talon2006]

Instructions:

I see the word copy posted, thanks! We are making adjustments to them while we send out plates, and I believe they are being sent via email.
We also want to make an install video, as soon as we get brave enough to get in front of the video camera!


Edges: we run all of our plates through a sanding machine. It is pretty good about getting the burrs, and helps knock down the edges. Moving from plasma cutting to laser cutting made a huge improvement in this department. We are hoping to purchase a edge rounder in the next couple of months. It’s a really large investment for such a small gain in finish quality, but in my opinion it’s the last piece of the puzzle that needs to be done.

 

[Tobstertx3]

Instructions:

I see the word copy posted, thanks! We are making adjustments to them while we send out plates, and I believe they are being sent via email.
We also want to make an install video, as soon as we get brave enough to get in front of the video camera!


Edges: we run all of our plates through a sanding machine. It is pretty good about getting the burrs, and helps knock down the edges. Moving from plasma cutting to laser cutting made a huge improvement in this department. We are hoping to purchase a edge rounder in the next couple of months. It’s a really large investment for such a small gain in finish quality, but in my opinion it’s the last piece of the puzzle that needs to be done.

Thanks. Looking forward to collecting mine on Monday.

 

[Mosey]

My quick review of the PB skid plate install.

Quality: Top notch, 'nough said.

Finish: Edges are a bit sharp, but nothing to worry about. I rounded the edges on my plate, but that is just me. The plate is plain aluminum and did have some scuff marks which Talons Garage said may be present.

Hardware: Nuts, bolts, washers are fine. The the two rear 4-inch bolts and fender washers are nickel-plated steel. I will probably replace them with stainless steel. I ended up having two extra bolts.

Installation: Difficult level is a 2/5 simply due to heft of the plate. Bolt holes aligned perfectly.

 

[Tobstertx3]

Hey guys. I picked up mine this week and planning on installing it. While reviewing the Instructions and pics, have a couple of questions.

1) The first pic attached here, this shows the wings backwards, correct?
2) The second and third pic, one shows wings on the inside, the other shows the wings on the outside. Is one correct? Does it matter?

Thanks!!

 

[Mcbutter]

Hey guys. I picked up mine this week and planning on installing it. While reviewing the Instructions and pics, have a couple of questions.

1) The first pic attached here, this shows the wings backwards, correct?
2) The second and third pic, one shows wings on the inside, the other shows the wings on the outside. Is one correct? Does it matter?

Thanks!!

I installed the wings exactly like you did in the first picture and haven't had any issues.

 

[Tobstertx3]

I installed the wings exactly like you did in the first picture and haven't had any issues.

Thanks for the reply!! I've yet to install it, was just looking at pics of people who had installed and noticed some differences. So it looks like first pic is good, with the way the wings are and also installed on the inside. Much appreciated!

 

[FrankThompson]

Thanks for the reply!! I've yet to install it, was just looking at pics of people who had installed and noticed some differences. So it looks like first pic is good, with the way the wings are and also installed on the inside. Much appreciated!

That fist pic is my truck and I can tell you that it worked. In the instructions they tell you to start with the wings on the inside, but if you find you don't have enough to get around the exhaust that you can move them to the outside.

If you wanted to start with them on the outside, I don't think it would matter much.

 

[Tobstertx3]

That fist pic is my truck and I can tell you that it worked. In the instructions they tell you to start with the wings on the inside, but if you find you don't have enough to get around the exhaust that you can move them to the outside.

If you wanted to start with them on the outside, I don't think it would matter much.

Thanks!!

 

[Tobstertx3]

Well, I installed it today.

The plan had been to do it on my drive however the weather had another plan, so ended up doing it my garage which limited the space. It is not complicated but with the weight of the plate it’s certainly a good workout. Took me about 2hrs from start to finish. It would be a lot quicker if you had a lift or even a 2nd pair of hands.

Really happy with the product. It also looks like they extended the length of the wings if you compare the 1st photo which I attached in my post above (@FrankThompson original pic) to the 1st pic here.

 

[FrankThompson]

Well, I installed it today.

The plan had been to do it on my drive however the weather had another plan, so ended up doing it my garage which limited the space. It is not complicated but with the weight of the plate it’s certainly a good workout. Took me about 2hrs from start to finish. It would be a lot quicker if you had ramps or even a 2nd pair of hands.

Really happy with the product. It also looks like they extended the length of the wings if you compare the 1st photo which I attached in my post above (@FrankThompson original pic) to the 1st pic here.

'so should I feel like I'm missing out on not getting the longer wings or should I feel like I have a special edition.....LOL

Nice that they are continually improving it though

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