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Read articles →A step-by-step install walkthrough for a Kubota M5 skid plate kit sold by JW Custom Fabrication. It covers prep work (removing steps, factory shields, toolbox, rerouting hydraulic hoses), then sequences through each component: engine belly pan, corner guard, transmission mounts, rear axle bracket, main skid plate, removable side shields, and front axle plate. Best suited to M5 owners who already have or are considering this specific aftermarket kit.
Posted by JW Custom Fabrication, which appears to be the manufacturer or seller of the skid plate kit being installed, so the video serves as both a how-to and a product showcase.
Remove both sets of steps, the left side factory shield, and the factory toolbox. Keep the steps and toolbox since they get reused later in the install.
The factory hoses hang down low and can get snagged, pulled, or broken off. Rerouting them up and inside keeps them out of the way and protected by the kit.
Engine belly pan first, then corner guard, transmission mounts, rear axle bracket, the main skid plate, removable side shields, and finally the front axle plate.
No, the skid plate still allows you to drain transmission fluid, and you can also drain diesel if you get bad fuel or water in it.
