Thanks for getting them for us Dennis. I think they'll stop the rear facia flop, and result in better fuel economy. All in all, a gerat product.
After switching off the load leveling shocks, I put the '04 MM on jack stands and went to work. There were some coments about fitment issues; but mine fit just fine, rough side down. Although installation is fairly straightforward, I did make some changes which others might find helpful.
- Remove the two retaining screws from the bumper. (1/4" nut driver)
- Remove the two nuts from the Fuel Separator bracket.
- Lift the front of the two clips and slide the carraige bolts forward/off.
- Replace with the two new carraige bolts and black retaining washers.
- Don't forget the black retaining washers, they're important.
- Slide the skid plate between the bumper and the mounting clips.
- Since the front is still loose, you can reach up and guide the screws.
- Run the two new screws/washers about half way.
- Push up on the fuel separator, then the front of the skid plate.
- Align the holes onto the carraige bolts.
- Put the nuts on the carraige bolts and snug them up. (don't tighten)
- Snug up the two screws at the bumper and check for alignment.
- Tighten all four nuts and screws; and you're done.
- Take car from jack stands.
- Turn switch for load leveling back on, clean your tools, have a beer.
- Pat yourself on the back & have another beer.
You done good!