Instruction Manual

719-598-1776
www.HeftyFab.com
4205 High Country Road, Unit 2B
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
2005 + Xterra Transmission Skid - 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 you, 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 RustOleum
works
4. Apply Paint or Bed liner
5. Let it dry overnight in a well
ventilated area.
Included Parts:
1 - Skid Plate
2 - M8x1.25x30 Bolts (front)
2 - ½”-20x1 ½” Bolts
2 - ½”-20x2 ½” Bolts
4 - Hex Nuts ½”-20
4 - ½” Lock Washers
2 - ½” Washers
Tools Required:
- 19mm Socket
- 13mm Socket
Installation:
It is recommended to start installing in this order: Gas Tank – T-case – Transmission – Engine – Radiator.
1. Place Floor Jack under the center of the Transmission Skid Plate, roll it under transmission and raise
it into place
2. Line the front slots of the skid plate up with the crossmember stock threaded holes. Fasten with M8
bolts. If the Engine skid is also installed, unscrew the rear M8’s holding it and insert the front lip of the
transmission skid between the engine skid and the cross member. – LEAVE IT LOOSE
3. Raise the skid into place, lining the rear ½” holes up with the stock holes of the t-case crossmember.
Fasten with a ½” x 2 ½” long bolts using washers and lock nuts. The fender washers go on the top of the
cross member. – LEAVE IT LOOSE
IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten the long bolts – the top of the cross member is soft
4. Do the same procedure for the center side of the transmission skid plate – this time installing shorter
bolts (1 ½”) with only lock washers. – LEAVE IT LOOSE
5. Center the skid plate and tighten all bolts