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Old 03-05-2021, 02:58 PM #16
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Some people paint the inside engine skid surface a light color, as it can be good for drip analysis
I like that idea. Maybe I’ll paint the top of the skids silver or something...
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I'm about to receive a set of fancy* aftermarket skids:

1996-2002 4Runner Drivetrain Skid Kit

I'd give you my stock set if you were nearby. It really depends on how much danger you are expecting to expose your underbelly to. I plan to slide and grind so I got a set of sliders first and now some burlier skids. If you will stick to trails without sharp rocks or boulders, I wouldn't bother with either - just get a used OEM 2nd part skid to go with your OEM front.

*not as fancy as the Savage stuff i was just about to order before he closed up shop. I just got an email response to their online form I had filled out in early Jan and hoped for a miracle, but it was not to be. RIP Savage.

4XI also takes PayPal so you can do the Pay in 4 interest-free scheme in case you are a paycheck-to-paycheck 4-Wheeler like me. LOL.

How are you liking your 4xInnovations skids after some miles?
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How are you liking your 4xInnovations skids after some miles?

I have no complaints but must say they are HEAVY AF. I recently added their TC skid, too and after a few extended off-road weekends I noticed that the dangling tuned-mass damper* on the transfer case has been rubbing on it and the TC had a bit of rub, too - even with the factory 'protector' removed. I'll try to fir it out a bit with washers and probably remove the TC damper as I see that the rubber weight is ripping away anyway.

But, back to the the front 2 skids - good fit, US Steel, seem to be well designed, cut, bent, but super heavy. I see why some companies offer a couple of thicknesses because these are slightly overkill for this dirt geezer. Aluminum would be great but steel is half the price. I was surprised at some of the rusting gouges (painted the skids myself) I put in them and didn't notice happening at the time - they have done some work, so I'm glad I have them.

* https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-g...swered%5D.html

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I have no complaints but must say they are HEAVY AF. I recently added their TC skid, too and after a few extended off-road weekends I noticed that the dangling tuned-mass damper* on the transfer case has been rubbing on it and the TC has a bit too, even with the factory 'protector' removed. I'll try to fir it out a bit with washers and probably remove the TC damper as I see that the rubber weight is ripping away anyway.

But, back to the the front 2 skids - good fit, US Steel, seem to be well designed, cut, bent, but super heavy. I see why some companies offer a couple of thicknesses because these are slightly overkill for this dirt geezer. Aluminum would be great but steel is half the price. I was surprised at some of the rusting gouges (painted skids myself) I put in them and didn't notice happening at the time - they have done some work so I'm glad I have them.

* https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-g...swered%5D.html

Thanks! Great info
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I actually took mine off ( cleaned them) with all bolts to lightly pressure wash the transmission housing and clean the under carriage in general. Then put them back on (6 bolts total) ⚒⛓ quite an experience. Front tires driven up on solid cider block.

I wish the factory had put on an entire full range plate that covered the transmission as well. I will at some point, get the full version all the way underneath.
But they are kind of pricey.
Just a thought.
I would be scared of going over a creek and having a transmission catch a rock.

Enjoy your ride! This is a solid tank of a vehicle!
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I actually took mine off ( cleaned them) with all bolts to lightly pressure wash the transmission housing and clean the under carriage in general. Then put them back on (6 bolts total) ⚒⛓ quite an experience. Front tires driven up on solid cider block.

I wish the factory had put on an entire full range plate that covered the transmission as well. I will at some point, get the full version all the way underneath.
But they are kind of pricey.
Just a thought.
I would be scared of going over a creek and having a transmission catch a rock.

Enjoy your ride! This is a solid tank of a vehicle!
Best of luck!
Thanks! And welcome to the forum.

(And just so nobody flames you in the future, make sure that if you have any questions or anything vehicle specific, that you're posting in the section you intend to. This forum is generally divided up by 4Runner generations: Classic, 3rd Gen, 4th Gen, 5th Gen, and the speculative 6th Gen. Again, welcome!)
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