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Old 01-15-2014, 06:13 PM #1
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Modifying skid (for oil filter access) before researching a new one
Has anyone cut the front skid for a V8 4Runner to easily access the oil filter? I am getting really tired to wrestling that piece back in place. It must be a bit warped and lining up the bolts with the holes is a workout I'd rather avoid.

I could buy a new skid but I really don't want to. Are there any that allow filter access? I am not offroading much (nothing but dirt roads and mild trails) with it, so I don't want to buy a new skid if I can help it. Any ideas would be appreciated.
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Buy a v6? Some offroad skids have access but the cost is high. I know my moms 4.7 sequoia is running around with no skid up front
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Nah, I really don't want the V6. Plus, it would be way more expensive a transaction that buying an aftermarket skid. Which are the skids that do allow access- anyone know? I know all about Jeeps now...have not kept up with the 4Runner offroad angle since around when Overland closed shop.
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Some people have cut a little door and put a hinge and latch on it.
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My RCI front skid allows for oil filter access without removal.
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8 bolts? really? I use a socket to break the bolts loose, all 8. then i use a socket adapter on my cordless drill and buzz them off. so it takes all of 90 seconds to get all 8 of them off.

thats just me...its not that big of a deal. run synthetic oil and up the oil change interval so you have to change it less often :P
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8 bolts? really? I use a socket to break the bolts loose, all 8. then i use a socket adapter on my cordless drill and buzz them off. so it takes all of 90 seconds to get all 8 of them off.

thats just me...its not that big of a deal. run synthetic oil and up the oil change interval so you have to change it less often :P and get a fumoto drain valve too.
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