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Old 09-27-2019, 01:41 PM #16
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Quick question- can you get to the filter in the V8 around the side of the filter?? I was thinking if I get one of these, i'd mill me own trapdoor for filter access...
....although I just realized my bumper probably makes it easier too....not sure with a stock bumper, I bet the skids would still help access a bit though.
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Ya, I use a seat belt filter remover with an extension and i can reach it in. Just need to place something underneath it so the oil doesn't get all over the skid. I don't think you would need to cut at all.
Solid. Thanks for the pic and info I'm on a DO bumper so we are on the same page!
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The difference between the BB and RCI is material thickness and price. Buds are much thicker and encompass more under the vehicle. The downside is they are ridiculously heavy. They are designed for more hardcore crawling and sliding. They do offer an "overland" option which is probably more comparable to RCI, and also offer aluminum in the "overland" edition. They are also the only vendor I know that offer stainless as an option for those with really deep pockets. BB will also powder coat their skids in a variety of colors.
I am reading into this that you think the RCI are not as thick as Buds?
I am not trying to be a jerk, just a clarification.

You can get the Buds in 1/8" SS and 1/4" AL.
The RCI are the same 3/16" as the standard Buds. In steel. RCI has 1/4" AL to.

Looks like the Buds do cover more but... Seems like i remember some Buds gas tank skids hitting the drive line...when one side is stuffed.



And to Bumbo, it looks like the RCI site says "Provide the maximum protection for your4th generation 2003-2009 4Runner with a full skid plate package deal by RCI Metalworks. Package includes full front, transmission, transfer-case, and cross-member skid plates. Protect your investment with RCI skids, the ultimate defense for all on and off-road hazards." No gas tank skid.

Buds looks like the gas tank skid MAY be part of the 'KIT'. Says 5 piece set.
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I am reading into this that you think the RCI are not as thick as Buds?
I am not trying to be a jerk, just a clarification.

You can get the Buds in 1/8" SS and 1/4" AL.
The RCI are the same 3/16" as the standard Buds. In steel. RCI has 1/4" AL to.

Looks like the Buds do cover more but... Seems like i remember some Buds gas tank skids hitting the drive line...when one side is stuffed.



And to Bumbo, it looks like the RCI site says "Provide the maximum protection for your4th generation 2003-2009 4Runner with a full skid plate package deal by RCI Metalworks. Package includes full front, transmission, transfer-case, and cross-member skid plates. Protect your investment with RCI skids, the ultimate defense for all on and off-road hazards." No gas tank skid.

Buds looks like the gas tank skid MAY be part of the 'KIT'. Says 5 piece set.
You are correct! I must have just looked at the weight difference between the two. They are indeed the same thickness, so it would appear Buds do encompass more of the belly which would account for the extra weight. Good catch.

I haven’t heard of the driveline issue but would make sense if the skid is wider. Another plausible cause for the driveshaft (I’m only assuming this because it’s really the only part of the driveline that moves laterally) making contact with the skid is a removed rear sway bar and/or longer rear links. Any time we change the geometry of the suspension it’s going to come with some consequences.
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Figured I'd add to some of the info here. Been running the RCI for yrs now. In the beginning, ran the alum and differential. Bent them all due to difficult/extreme trails. They all bend! Have changed out the alum to steel. I've even added reinforcement to all skids

Had to cut and reinforce the exhaust section as it will make contact if you dont, and creates a drone sound. Even the support plate that hold it up trys to flatten out to make that plate come up closer.
Engine plate, will make contact on the the front diff.

If you do any long travel to your rear, the drive line will rub the tank skid, even down to the bolt on to the rear diff. Had to remove and cut 3 times so far. The support brackets will bend also, all needs reinforced also.

Under normal trail running, this extreme of reinforcement probably wont need to be needed.
But if you get into some trails like I tend to, this will need to be addressed with any plates.
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IMO skids are often overdone. I wheel with a guy that doesn't have any on his FJ, and we've done some serious rock crawling. There is probably a percentage of luck involved with that but I would say stock skids or ARB are overkill for 'overlanding'. Aluminum skids are weird because they are more expensive and dent so easily, probably about like stock skid strength. I don't see a use-case for them at all.

Full strength steel skids are great for rock crawlers. If they are well designed they won't deform too much making it easier to take them on/off. But like I mentioned if you were super weight-conscious and stripped out weight everywhere else, I could see running stock or ARB skids even if you did a fair bit of rock crawling, just expect to have to reflatten them every once in a while. You won't notice a weight difference with only swapping out the skids, you have to do other stuff like tubular bumpers if you can't get by with stock, removed roof rack, lighter wheels, synthetic winch line or no winch, etc.

Something else not often mentioned is lift amount and tire size plays a big role in how much you beat up on your skids. My buddy with no skids had 35's.

I made all my skids except the front skid from RCI, it has held up great, really no dents at all. The stock fuel skid is caved in but my tank isn't leaking so I guess it's fine?

I have driveshaft rubbage on the stock fuel tank skid support, but the support is slightly bent outwards from crashing into rocks, and it only started rubbing after installing heim rear links (upper/lower). No sway bars.
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Ya, I use a seat belt filter remover with an extension and i can reach it in. Just need to place something underneath it so the oil doesn't get all over the skid. I don't think you would need to cut at all.
For those of you who don't know this trick I've used it on other vehicles, I haven't owned my 4runner long enough for an oil change yet to see how well it works. Use a 1 gallon ziplock bag to remove the oil filter after you loosen it. You can catch oil and filter in the bag upon removal. I have bud built skids and it looks like this trick should work great under there.

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