CBI Fabrication - 5th Gen Skid Plates

[TotalAutomotiveLV]

Toyota 5th Gen 4Runner Skid Plate - Front, Rear, Full

Protect the undercarriage on your Toyota 4runner with
a Full Set of CBI 5th Gen skid plates.

Built from 3/16” formed plate steel, these skids will be
a great addition to any type of off road adventure.

** Completely bolt on **

Available in...

Bare Metal
Powder Coat
TRD Grey

To See All Options - Click Here

FRONT-

REAR-

FULL SET-

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When ordering online, use Promo Code "T4R" for added savings on most brands.

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[MAST4R]

Not that I am looking, but it is hard to buy skid plates without seeing them on the inside....

 

[TotalAutomotiveLV]

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[EddieV4runnin]

Don't Miss Out on the Super Bowl Savings!!

Looking for extra savings on your build?

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Is shipping included?

 

[teotwaki]

Don't Miss Out on the Super Bowl Savings!!

Looking for extra savings on your build?

Promo Code Expires Soon - Click Here

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I appreciate the discount offer. I was interested in the CBI skid plates but the lack of detailed pictures (especially the top) is a show stopper

 

[TotalAutomotiveLV]

We have seen a great response on the Skid Plates - Thank you!

We look forward to hopefully seeing some pics for members, but
are also working on getting some more to share ourselves as well.

CBI has updated their website to show install guide - Click Here

The orders have been shipping ahead of schedule, which is always great.

Please let us know if you have any questions or need assistance placing an order.

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[TrijiCog]

Whats the lead time on a 5th gen front skid,also can you get it in aluminum ?

 

[TotalAutomotiveLV]

Whats the lead time on a 5th gen front skid,also can you get it in aluminum ?

CBI Skids Plates vary in lead time depending on build.

They will confirm at 5-6 weeks for powder coat, but usually these
ship out in about 2-3 weeks.

CBI does offer Aluminum Skid Plates. Part #T4R5-SKID-FRT-PRO

Our website is being update to included Steel and Aluminum options

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[57buick]

I ordered mine last Tuesday and today Friday I just got tracking info!! They must have had some built already. I ordered the full aluminum skid package

 

[rageandlove]

I ordered mine last Tuesday and today Friday I just got tracking info!! They must have had some built already. I ordered the full aluminum skid package

Congrats. Does that include gas skid? If so pls post pics!

 

[silverslug]

[MENTION=120150]TotalAutomotiveLV[/MENTION] - What's the weight difference between a full set of steel vs. aluminum, please?

 

[57buick]

[MENTION=120150]TotalAutomotiveLV[/MENTION] - What's the weight difference between a full set of steel vs. aluminum, please?

I emailed CBI and this is the response I got, I think this is just for the front skid alone but gives you an idea. The aluminum is roughly half the weight

"Steel is around 45-50 lbs and the aluminum is around 30"

 

[silverslug]

THANKS [MENTION=216234]57buick[/MENTION] According to the CBI website, the 2 piece set weighs 180 lbs and would probably be worth that weight in gold when you hit a big piece of rock on the trail. I'm just curious how much you'd save with the Aluminum set ...

I emailed CBI and this is the response I got, I think this is just for the front skid alone but gives you an idea. The aluminum is roughly half the weight

"Steel is around 45-50 lbs and the aluminum is around 30"

 

[MAST4R]

In fairness, a 1/4 aluminum skid should take that hit just as well as a 3/16 steel.

The difference would be in dragging the skids and in the frequency of use.

But I think what is often forgotten is that the most likely thing to hit when doing ledges/steps is the pax side rear lower control arm bracket as well as that control arm itself.

My pax side rLCA bracket skid has changed shape a few times in just one year--but the bracket is fine.

 

[57buick]

THANKS [MENTION=216234]57buick[/MENTION] According to the CBI website, the 2 piece set weighs 180 lbs and would probably be worth that weight in gold when you hit a big piece of rock on the trail. I'm just curious how much you'd save with the Aluminum set ...

well that seems different from what I was quoted from them? I mean the rear skid could not be another 120 pounds?

Well my front and rear skids are arriving this morning in aluminum, Ill have to weigh them and see what I get.

 

[silverslug]

Awesome. Post pics too!

 

[TotalAutomotiveLV]

THANKS [MENTION=216234]57buick[/MENTION] According to the CBI website, the 2 piece set weighs 180 lbs and would probably be worth that weight in gold when you hit a big piece of rock on the trail. I'm just curious how much you'd save with the Aluminum set ...

This is a Typo that we have brought to CBI's attention.

The 180lbs refers to the Steel Skid Plates.

We have also been told that Aluminum is roughly have the weight of steel.

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[57buick]

ok Aluminum skids just arrived 10 minutes ago. got them unbolted from pallette and used a digital bathroom scale to weigh each piece.

Front Skid= 26.8 pounds
rear skid= 24.4 pounds
rear crossmember and all hardware still wrapped on it= 10.8 pounds
total weight= 62 pounds

 

[silverslug]

Wow, they look great. So, the aluminum set might be only 1/3rd the weight of the steel; this is gonna be a tough decision. GL with the install [MENTION=216234]57buick[/MENTION] !

 

[57buick]

Ok so I just got them installed and this is my experience. These were the aluminum front and rear.

First, man the clearances for the holes are super tight so it took a lot of wrangling to get them all on and bolt holes lined up. Had to use the bolts themsleves and a ratchet to bring everything together.

You definitely need to run a M8x1.25 tap into the bolt hole for rear crossmember because the factory paint in the threads will not allow you to thread in the bolts.

The instructions need to be updated with a few things. I also found that I had to remove the factory braces ant the rear crossmember, that was not in the instructions at all.

Also, I was missing several of the 3/8-16 nuts so I had to run to the hardware store.

You can see in one pic below that my URD Y-pipe just barely clears by 1/4" I think the factory Y-pipe would hit it for sure!