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ARB Skid Plates DONE!
I wanted to finish this before FJ Summit. I am glad I did, they went on pretty quick and I was very happy to see they fit perfect with a Rocktek bumper.
I had to spread the 4th skid (the one on the t-case) to make it fit, but all and all this was a well spent $427.
I want to see if I can find a way to bolt it in a few more locations, as we all know the factory skid plate mounting holes tend to fail.
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05-29-2012, 12:27 PM
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Ha, been waiting to use that pic. Looks good man!
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05-29-2012, 12:35 PM
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They look great! I didn't even know that ARB had skid plates! I love finding all of these new options! Do they feel pretty "substantial"? How thick are they?
Thanks for sharing!
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05-29-2012, 12:45 PM
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Thank you.
The skids are very thick, about 1/8 inch steel. I would not have spent the cash if they did not add some protection above the skids/drip pans.
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05-30-2012, 11:17 AM
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I'd be worried about those two bolts hanging low. Looks like a rock magnet to me. Could make it difficult to remove if you need to...
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05-30-2012, 11:50 AM
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I'd be worried about those two bolts hanging low. Looks like a rock magnet to me. Could make it difficult to remove if you need to...
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looks like they used allan heads instead of hex heads so worst case he would just take a hack saw and turn them into phillips or flat heads for removal lol.
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05-30-2012, 01:23 PM
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Or just replace them with some button-head sockets.
Looks great TOY2G
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05-30-2012, 09:49 PM
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Glad to hear I wont be the only 4Runner at the Summit.
Ill be camping at KOA. I would like to see how these perform.
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I wanted to finish this before FJ Summit. I am glad I did, they went on pretty quick and I was very happy to see they fit perfect with a Rocktek bumper.
I had to spread the 4th skid (the one on the t-case) to make it fit, but all and all this was a well spent $427.
I want to see if I can find a way to bolt it in a few more locations, as we all know the factory skid plate mounting holes tend to fail.
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05-31-2012, 09:39 AM
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I will be at KOA also.. guess there is a good chance we will bump into each other.
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06-01-2012, 12:12 AM
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where did you order these from?
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06-01-2012, 12:40 PM
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I got them from Vandergriff Toyota. I use to work for them, and they called me when they got the first set in.
Talk to Phil, on this forum he is strap22, but I don't know how often he check in on here. I know for a fact he will take care of you.
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06-01-2012, 01:13 PM
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These Skids are very nice. When the first set came in I called Nathan and told him I would let him know how they fit and he said he was stopping by later and wanted to see them before I installed them. Once he saw how well they were made he told me to order him two sets. I told him he could buy the first set and test fit them if he wanted to. Well aside from a few tweeks, they fit right on. Now I am waiting on the next order to arrive so I can get mine.
If anyone is interested in a set, let me know. I have 4 sets inbound and can get some more if needed.
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06-03-2012, 10:06 PM
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Can you PM me a qoute to 94402? Thanks
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06-04-2012, 10:15 AM
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$427 shipped is the T4R price (what I got).
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06-04-2012, 10:22 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TOY2G
I wanted to finish this before FJ Summit. I am glad I did, they went on pretty quick and I was very happy to see they fit perfect with a Rocktek bumper.
I had to spread the 4th skid (the one on the t-case) to make it fit, but all and all this was a well spent $427.
I want to see if I can find a way to bolt it in a few more locations, as we all know the factory skid plate mounting holes tend to fail.
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Can you post a side shot to show how far back they extend? Also, do they have a cross memeber to support the rear of the T-Case skid?
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