{"product_id":"noble-engine-skid-plate-22-subaru-wrx-vb","title":"Noble Engine Skid Plate Subaru WRX VB 2022-2026","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNoble USA Engine Skid Plate 22+ WRX\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2022-2026 Subaru WRX\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDo you have an upgraded J-pipe requiring you to remove your splash shield\/skid plate?  \u003cbr\u003eAre you worried about smashing your oil pan or turbo because you are so low?\u003cbr\u003eMaybe you plan to use your WRX for what Subaru designed it for!! RALLY!! or maybe you are just simply tired of removing the factory shield to drain your oil.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhatever your need is we have covered all of the bases! Made from Aerospace grade aluminum, cut, formed, assembled and powder coated right here in Fort Myers Florida!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade In The USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil Drain door\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdded Clearance for larger diameter J-Pipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from Aerospace grade 1\/8\" Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChassis Mounted Support for extra strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable Powder Coat Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes all mounting hardware\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eInstallation can be completed in as little as 10 minutes with simple hand tools. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTools required:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e10mm socket\u003cbr\u003e12mm socket\u003cbr\u003e13mm socket\u003cbr\u003eshort and long extensions\u003cbr\u003eratchet\u003cbr\u003e4mm allen key\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMounts utilizing factory mounting points\/threaded holes, no riv-nuts to mess up. No special tools to buy.\u003cbr\u003eFront mounting \"hooks\" help aid with holding the plate up during installation\/removal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSimply install the 2 longer 8mm bolts into the forward mounting holes threading them in only 4-5 turns, we will hang the skid plate from the bolts during the installation process. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1398\/9853\/files\/IMG_0574.jpg?v=1774620520\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"193\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThen find the 2 grounding straps running from the engine to the chassis (one on each side of the motor.  This is where the support brackets (labeled DR and PS respectively) will be hung. \u003cstrong\u003eBe sure to leave all hardware very loose during installation to allow for final adjustments.\u003c\/strong\u003e Take care to make sure to reinstall the grounding straps are routed through the holes in the brackets and installed onto the oem bolts. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1398\/9853\/files\/IMG_0572.jpg?v=1774620692\" alt=\"\" width=\"151\" height=\"202\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1398\/9853\/files\/IMG_0573.jpg?v=1774620692\" alt=\"\" width=\"152\" height=\"202\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTake the skid plate now and locate the 2 forward slotted mounting points.  These will hang on the 2 previously installed bolts in the front core support.  Once in place take the other 2 shorter 8mm mounting bolts and thread them into the subframe through the rear mounting holes of the skid plate. \u003cstrong\u003eDO NOT TIGHTEN YET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg height=\"203\" width=\"152\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1398\/9853\/files\/IMG_0581.jpg?v=1774621108\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOnce the skid plate is hung into place we will take the 4 hex drive flat head bolts and secure the skid plate to the chassis support brackets, go ahead and TIGHTEN these bolts.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOnce the support bracket bolts are tightened to the skid plate we can go ahead and evenly tighten the 4 main 8mm mounting bolts at the front and back of the skid plate.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFinally once the skid plate is in place carefully tighten the 2 bolts in the chassis at the top of the support brackets, being sure the ground straps are installed properly and make sure they do not spin stretching the cables. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Noble Performance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42633568026720,"sku":"nol22wrx.engskid.al","price":349.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1398\/9853\/files\/Noble-Engine-Skid-Plate-Subaru-WRX-VB-2022-2026.jpg?v=1774625398","url":"https:\/\/www.importimageracing.com\/products\/noble-engine-skid-plate-22-subaru-wrx-vb","provider":"Import Image Racing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}