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Ghost Runner 03-20-2011 12:04 PM
Bud Built Skid Plate Questions
 
QUESTIONS RE BUD BUILT on trail editions with KDSS:

I noticed one thread a member moved the a cross pipe to gain an extra inch of clearance; does the bud built skids cover this part of the exaust and do you have to move the pipe higher to fit the bud built skids?

I haven't been able to find any pics of a bud built front skid vs stock; does it offer more "head on coverage"? In other words does the skid extend up protecting more than then stock or is it just beefier?

Would I need to upgrade my suspension to handle the extra mass of the skids? (also wanting shrockworks sliders)

Ghost Runner 03-22-2011 07:31 PM
bump... come on, I know there are people on the form that can answer this.

harper7 03-22-2011 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Ghost Runner (Post 740347)
bump... come on, I know there are people on the form that can answer this.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-ge...kidplates.html

There's pics of it installed here from Budbuilt,.click on them to enlarge. https://www.budbuilt.com/new/2010%204Runner.html
You have the stock up under yours to compare if you have one.

Quote:
I noticed one thread a member moved the a cross pipe to gain an extra inch of clearance; does the bud built skids cover this part of the exaust and do you have to move the pipe higher to fit the bud built skids?

Would I need to upgrade my suspension to handle the extra mass of the skids? (also wanting shrockworks sliders)
Skids sit just below the crossover with 1/4" clearance.

No the skids weigh about 140-150 lbs more then stock . Your suspension should be fine as the weight is spread out front to rear. Just like if you had somebody in your truck that weighed 150lbs .


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