Jakes skid plate installation on 2007 gas ezgo txt

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chatty birds,
Sorry if I spelled your screen name wrong. I recently purchased a jakes skid plate for my EZGO and although I wasn't sure at first if it would fit since I had swapped out my factory Robbins engine for a Jakes big block kit, I took the risk and purchased one. I tried to analyze and see how mounting the skid plate could have given you any trouble, but it was a direct fit even with the big block kit. I installed mine by placing all bolts in position loose, and then tightening them down properly, the only thing I could think is either you tightened down your bolts one before the other, or you simply got one that was a little bent. As for protection factor, I think the jakes skid plate will offer a good bit more coverage than the stock skid plate off an ST model EZGO which will also fit an TXT if anyone is curious. All in all, I think short of fabricating your own skid plate, jakes will do the job and cost less than the raw materials and Powdercoating cost that you might have if you fabricate your own.