Instruction Manual

719-598-1776
www.HeftyFab.com
4205 High Country Road, Unit 2B
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
2005 + Xterra Front Skid (Stock Bumper)- 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:
1. Paint or powder coat the skid plate before installing it.
2. Clean them very well with a coarse/medium 80-100 sand paper and then with a light solvent.
3. Prime the skid – one light coat (but better follow the manufactures specs) – Dupli-Color or Rust Oleum
works
4. Paint or Bedline
5. Let it dry overnight in a well ventilated area
Included Parts:
1 - Skid Plate
4 - M12x1.25x35 Bolts
2 - M8x1.25x30 Bolts
4 - M6x1.0x12 Bolts
(already installed on the
skid)
2 - ½”-20x1 ½” Bolts
2 - Hex Nuts ½”-20
4 - ½” Washers
6 - ½” Lock Washers
Tools Required:
- 19mm Socket
- 17mm Socket
- 13mm Socket
- 10mm Socket
- 4mm Allen wrench
- ½” drill bit
Installation:
It is recommended to start installing in this order: Gas Tank – T-case – Transmission – Engine – Radiator.
1. If you purchased the Engine skid plate – install that one first – see instructions.
2. Remove the stock front skid plate.
3. Using the provided M12x1.25x35 bolts and hardware mount the front slots of the skid plate under the
frame rails in the stock threaded holes near the end of the frame. DO NOT TIGHTEN THEM
4. Install the M8 bolts from the bottom of the skid.
5. Center the skid.
6. Tighten all the bolts and drill the outside ½” holes into the frame. If you have the Engine Skid
installed the holes are already there – just remove the bolts and this time go thru both skids.
7. Install the bolts with the corresponding hardware and tight them.
You’re DONE !