Bud Built Skid Plate Questions

[Ghost Runner]

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]

bump... come on, I know there are people on the form that can answer this.

 

[harper7]

bump... come on, I know there are people on the form that can answer this.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/68110-budbuilt-skidplates.html

There's pics of it installed here from Budbuilt,.click on them to enlarge. https://www.budbuilt.com/new/2010 4Runner.html
You have the stock up under yours to compare if you have one.

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 .